Welcome
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I want to thank you for stopping by. As a lifelong educator and writer, I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to share my writing and serve you in promoting a love for reading. I invite you to explore the many resources available on this website and invite you to join our community by following us on Facebook. Thank you again for stopping by and I very much look forward to connecting with you.
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Resources
In Person
Whether your looking for a presentation to a classroom of students or a room full of educators, or providing a workshop for teachers, click here to learn more.
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For Writers
Like a pencil, writing is a craft that you are continuously in the process of sharpening. Click here to access tips, resources and links to sharpen your confidence and skill.
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Teacher/Librarians
Knowing intimately the pressure placed on educators to be responsive and innovative at the same time, here you can access some resources to help with both.
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For Readers
First off, thank you. I wouldn't be able to do this without you. Here you can keep up with the latest updates, connect with our community and access the bookstore page.
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Books
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Reviews
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Eddie's Choice is another intense, true-to-life teen novel from Ms. Reynolds. The reader is rooting for Eddie as he deals with his past and sorts his way through his journey to his future. My students love these books and for many students it is the first set of novels they truly enjoyed and comprehended.
Robert Huynh, English Teacher, San Gabriel High School, CA
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Eddie's Choice the latest volume in Marilyn Reynolds’ popular “True-to-Life Series from Hamilton High,” is the ripped-from-the-headlines story of Eddie Barajas from Reynolds’ previous novel, Shut Up. Reynolds does an excellent job of capturing the climate of bigotry and hatred that increasingly affects the lives of contemporary Americans in the wake of the 2016 election. Never didactic, her story is dramatic and compelling while her characters are fully realized and highly empathetic, especially Eddie and Rosie, the girl he meets and falls in love with. The combination of gentle love story and novel of gritty realism makes for a compelling read. The pull-no-punches novel is sure to excite discussion and -- excellent for both classroom use and independent reading.
Michael Cart, "Booklist" columnist and reviewer
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Connect
I always look forward to connecting with readers and educators. Talk to you soon.
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Calendar
JANUARY 5-7, 2020
Curriculum Development, Arnold, CA JANUARY 25, 2020 Writing Workshop, Sacramento FEBRUARY 7 and 8, 2020 California School Library Association, City of Industry, CA "The Healing Power of YA Fiction FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Author Visit, Lakewood High School |