I march bravely into the unknown. The silent room slowly awakens. Gentle go the lights. The teacher’s words draw my eyes. A quick reverie amidst the sounds of squeaking sneakers and slamming lockers. tapping the window sharply robin interrupts wisps of fluffy clouds One-by-one the…

Colorful fliers greet them upon entry. Promises of utdoor games, slip ‘n slide, snow cones, a semi-scary movie, and prizes for best costumes. Sister Sledge on the intercom. We are family. I’ve got all my sisters with me. We bebop to the music. She balances…

* Trigger Warning: Violence * the static crackle voices break the heavy air still shrill with hate sweat, blood and screams pierce through his soul the darkest evening of the year. he gives his radio a shake to ask if there is some mistake. the…

* Trigger warning * blue invitation best friends for life she tells her both swimming in red

I teach kids to read I want them to love words and stories and books like I do. That means I mostly read kids’ books, appreciate the subtle sophistication of children’s lit, of children. But…I just slogged through 365 pages of adult action adventure. Kids…