Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway placed a bet that he could write a story in just six words. If the legend is true, he won with “For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn.” Homewood Public Library challenged 6th-12th graders in Jefferson County to write a story with just six words. Students were allowed to submit…
March is Women’s History Month and a time to highlight women’s great accomplishments. While we are remembering the brilliance of women in the past, we’re living history today! Who are the women making history right now? Here is a list of 10 women that are making their mark. This list is only a small sample…
Looking to get lost in a new adventure? Let’s dive deep. Series Spotlight highlights various Teen/YA Book Series. (Titles are listed in series order). This time we highlight the Fable series written by Adrienne Young. Adrienne Young is the New York Times, USA Today, and Indie list bestselling author of Sky in the Deep, The…
Go out there and swear to this world your oath, not with your words, but with what you do. Not with your hand over your heart, but with your hand outstretched to a world that desperately needs your hand, your help, your insights, your creativity, your honor, your courage. It needs you.” — Senator Cory…
Watercolors are water-based paints that have a dream-like appearnce and have become very popular lately. They tend to show up lighter than other types of paint, in fact, white does not use white to lighten colors. All you have to do is just add a little water. One interesting fact about watercolors is that they…
Teen Writings and Art Inspired by
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
