I can’t say I’ve been keeping track of my New Year’s Resolutions too closely but I am pleasantly surprised to see I’m doing well. 1) Finish reading the Bible I’m not reading from start to finish. Instead I am skipping around so I don’t stall and lose momentum (usually around 2 Chronicles). I likely won’t… Read Post
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Armchair BEA 2013! Children’s Literature
I am so blessed to be working in children’s publishing! Children’s books retain a sense of wonder and imagination that some adult fiction has put aside. Reading was a huge part of my childhood and I still can’t believe I almost discounted children’s literature when I entered the publishing industry. I’ll never forget the moment… Read Post
The Great Wall of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
There is a magical box at my office. It’s called “the box at the end of the hall.” The box at the end of the hall is where all the books people want to get rid of end up. And it’s where I found this gem. I get you Lucy Wu. I, too, have a… Read Post
Les Misérables de Victor Hugo
Last year I wished I read more books in French and Spanish so this year I challenged myself to read Les Misérables in the original French. I started this week and have already learned a lot. For example, it is easier for me to read French out loud than to myself. I think this is… Read Post