Reader's Theater

How to Read Aloud
Radio plays bring us back to the days when there weren't the visuals of television. Listeners relied upon the talents of readers to visualize the story in their minds. Here's a guide to reading aloud for storytelling, reader's theater and radio plays.
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Fantasy Literature Like Harry Potter

Grieving Over End of Harry Potter Series? Take Comfort in These Great Reads
You think now, that you'll never love another as you did Harry Potter. And that may be true. But take some solace in the arms of these great works of fantasy literature while you grieve the end of Harry.
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How to Read Shakespeare

DIY Guide: How to Read Shakespeare
If high school students were asked, 'Who would you most wish to see tortured?', William Shakespeare would top the list. English teachers love 16th century dialogue; English students don't. Here's a reader's guide to Shakespeare.
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Magazines Worth Reading

Best Magazines to Subscribe To
Magazines subscriptions do not contribute to green living. Many aren't worth reading, let alone buying. However, some magazines are far superior to others; these are those magazines.
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Mens' Foibles and Other Funny Stuff!

Real Men Don't Eat Quiche
Real Men Don't Eat Quiche was a quixotic look at men and their foibles. Written by a guy; very funny!
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Underdog Protagonist and Bully Antagonist

Bullying: 10 Books for Home and School
Ten witty and ingenious books for kids and adults to address the problem of bullying at home and school. Read as bullied underdogs take on their persecutors in proactive, bully-busting ways.
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Ken Burn's The War

Ken Burns's The War on PBS
Review of Ken Burn's The War based on 2007 PBS documentary series. If you didn't see the series, the book is a definite must-read. The War makes an excellent gift for veterans, senior citizens, history lovers on your holiday gift list.
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