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Opa Andrews


Reading Banned Books
Hey everyone! I'm currently reading 1984 , a famously banned book. This got me thinking about other children's and young adult books that...

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Feb 251 min read


Why We Celebrate Black History Month: A Time to Learn, Reflect, and Read
Hey everyone! February is officially Black History Month, which makes it the perfect time to read, reflect, and learn. Did you know this...

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Feb 201 min read


How Twilight Sparked My Love for PNW Settings
Hey everyone! With Valentine's Day, I thought it’d be cool to talk about a love story that's quite different from your typical romance,...

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Feb 132 min read


New Year, New Books: 2025!
Hey everyone! Welcome to another year of thrilling stories and love of books! This year, I’ve challenged myself to read ten books outside...

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Jan 22 min read


Five Eerie Audiobooks to Keep You Shivering
I’ve always loved a good eerie story—something that gives you goosebumps and leaves you thinking about it long after the book is done....

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Oct 22, 20242 min read


My First Novel: The Puzzled Penguin Chapter 1
When I was in elementary school, our math curriculum was called Math Expressions. Occasionally, a character named the Puzzled Penguin...

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Mar 20, 20244 min read


Writing in the Car
I’ve written three novels so far, and in my opinion, the hardest part is just finding the time to write. I feel like that’s a pretty...

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Mar 13, 20242 min read


10 Book Series that Developed my Love of Reading
As you may have noticed, I love reading and think it’s a great activity. If you want to inspire your reader, here are ten book series...

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Mar 10, 20245 min read


Reading is Good for your Health
I always love reading before bed because I sleep so well. Here are the top 5 physical and mental benefits of reading a good book! What...

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Mar 5, 20241 min read


Publishing Their Own Book Gets Kids Engaged in Writing
A while ago, I was talking about different ways to get your kid interested in reading, but another important skill that’s very similar to...

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Mar 3, 20242 min read


When Can You Read My First Book?
“This place is so creepy, it’s making me shiver.” That’s a quote from my book You Have Monsieur Monster for 3rd. You may be wondering...

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Feb 13, 20242 min read


Want Kids to Read More?
“Now I know my ABCs; next time, won’t you sing with me?” First, kids learn the alphabet; next, they listen to stories read aloud, and...

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Feb 10, 20242 min read
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