Is it possible to create your own luck? Turns out, it is. Years ago, I remember learning about a psychology study from Dr. Richard Wiseman, who wrote The Luck Factor, concluding that luck is not pu…| Nerdy Book Club
I can “bearly” contain my excitement at the upcoming release of BEAR LOVES HIS HOME, written by yours truly and beautifully illustrated by Ishaa Lobo. Published by the esteemed Yosemite Conse…| Nerdy Book Club
Braving sexism, racism, and ableism, and with few support networks in a field dominated by men, many women trailblazers in space science didn’t realize how their discoveries and innovations were in…| Nerdy Book Club
We all know about scientists like Copernicus, Galileo, and Einstein. But have you ever heard of Ulugh Beg? If not, you’re not alone. Most of us grew up with the same familiar names in science, the …| Nerdy Book Club
I’m a big fan of middle grade novels with a hint of magic, stories where the world is recognizable but things happen that wouldn’t in real life (or would they?!). Magical elements can heighten the …| Nerdy Book Club
Being scared isn’t a weakness—it’s part of being human. These stories will show how each character reveals a unique fear and their path to find bravery. Vera la Valiente is Scared by Ana Siqueira a…| Nerdy Book Club
When I was young, my family lived that apartment life for several years before being able to afford a mortgage. I don’t remember much about the apartments, save for thin walls and scuttling ro…| Nerdy Book Club
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash If you’re looking for advice on writing a book, this piece will disappoint you. I don’t know how to write a book, but I do know a good book when I read one. If y…| Nerdy Book Club
I’m a huge scaredy cat. I don’t use this term lightly, nor without full knowledge of its meaning; I live with a seventeen-pound cat named Shiloh who is frightened of many things, including: the ven…| Nerdy Book Club
I'm a book lover and technology geek who happens to also be a high school English teacher, National Writing Project teacher consultant, and certified school librarian. The opinions I offer here ar…| Nerdy Book Club
