What data points matter to you? An overused term in the world of technology is KPI (Key Performance Indicator). KPIs are data points that illuminate the health or efficacy of a system within an organization. KPIs allow a decision maker to zero in on important data points in a sea of information. You’ve likely attended […]
Building readers in the age of the internet is a challenge that no generation has ever faced. We’re the first-hooray! Today’s young parents are the group we old-timers call “Millennials.” Millennials are popularly defined as people born between 1982 and 2000. These wonderful young people are becoming parents and wondering how they can build reading […]
Have you ever read a book where the words and the illustrations were not in harmony? Where the dialogue was mediocre but the illustrations were magnificent or the illustrations were less than splendid and the dialogue was witty? Illustrations can either make or break a book. Obviously the book that is harmonious in word and […]
In social behavior, choosing favorites isn’t always an acceptable practice. No one wants to be the least favorite or last chosen. However, choosing favorites doesn’t have to be a negative thing. Take for example choosing a favorite food or article of clothing. Now, this article isn’t about favorite foods, toys, or clothing; after all, this […]
Summer vacation is drawing near an end. Did you go on any high adventures, sail the open seas, have a duel with a wizard, kiss a frog, or cross paths with a monster? Did you laugh or shed a tear? Did you fall in love or discover new interests? Did you learn something new or […]
Many adults form book clubs. Libraries have book clubs. Moms have book clubs. What about a family book club? That is certainly something that could be held near bedtime, making it a bedtime book club. This activity will be especially engaging for families with older children. Families today are so busy and find it difficult […]
“I love you as much as a mother can love.” After reading her favorite story, she fell peacefully into a deep slumber. I’ve noticed that when I curl up in my big rocker, snuggle my baby close, and begin reading her favorite story, she calms right down. Even when my tween daughters ask for a […]
In one corner we have the illustrious, ever in high demand, eBook. Looking slim and sassy in its metal exterior and leather jacket, ready to deliver a best seller with lightening speed. In the other corner is the nostalgic paper book with its jacket styled dust cover, ready to be pealed off at first glance. […]
There was a time in my life when I thought, “Poetry? Ugh,” but only because I fear what I do not know. High School English required that I learn the different types of poems and write poems accordingly. Reading poetry was a challenge for sure. Understanding some poets’ style required some creative thinking, something I […]