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A New Meaning to ‘Home for the Holidays’
The iconic phrase "Bah humbug!" from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol has transcended literature and become synonymous with a disdain for the festive season. While I've never delved into the novel or its cinematic adaptations, the sentiment behind those words is...
St. Louis Teen Book Festival – An Incredible and Fulfilling Opportunity!
What an incredible start to December 2023! The St. Louis Teen Book Festival was an absolute delight, beginning with a visit to my beloved local independent bookstore, The Novel Neighbor, in Webster Groves. The event kicked off with a special educator night, where I...
Everyday Thankfulness
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the power of a single word: thankful. It's a word that carries immense weight, and it shouldn't be reserved for the fourth Thursday in November alone. Being thankful is something we should embrace throughout the...