Tag Archives: Literature

Fairy tales and Fantasies are as old as the world

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Kevin Holtsberry

N.D. Wilson in the introduction to Twilight Land by Howard Pyle: Fairy tales and fantasies are as old as the world. This is an easy thing to forget.  It is easy to see only the stories we tell today – fresh and shiny … Continue reading →

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Little Red Cap by Brothers Grimm,Lisbeth Zwerger (Illustrator)

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

We haven’t discussed a Lisbeth Zwerger book here in a while so as we head toward 2012 lets sneak in one more book.  I picked up Little Red Cap – the story most people know as Little Red Ridding Hood … Continue reading →

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Gilgamesh The Hero by Geraldine McCaugheran

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

This is a perfect example of why I find these young adult illustrated readers a great way to explore myths and the power of story. You get a great story with powerful and evocative language, wonderful illustrations and an accessible introduction to a timeless tale. What’s not to like? Continue reading →

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An Apple a Day by Caroline Taggart

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

An Apple a Day: Old-Fashioned Proverbs –Timeless Words to Live By is not really a book you read like a novel so I put the volume in my “office” and read a couple of entries as I was able.  As … Continue reading →

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Sherman Alexie misses the point

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Kevin Holtsberry

There are many among the #yasaves crowd who are cheering on Sherman Alexie’s response to the Meghan Cox Gurdon brouhaha. And for good reason: 1) he is a popular author in the genre/age group and 2) he shares their world … Continue reading →

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