The Sun Also Rose on April 9, 1865

The Sun Also Rose on April 9, 1865

by Carole Hemingway Approximately seven years ago, I began thinking about writing a book on the U.S. Civil War. I started researching, made 11 trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and soon discovered an incredibly complex subject. I found myself especially fascinated...
Look What She Did

Look What She Did

Lisa Dingeman  By Marci Narum Lisa Dingeman thought she could keep the pain of her teenage years behind her; instead, she found herself inspired to write about the anguish she experienced being bullied — and then later,being the bully.  “Two years ago,...
Look What She Did

Look What She Did

Alexis Thompson: Choose Happiness By Marci Narum Photos by Nicole Thompson What makes you happy? 11-year-old Alexis Thompson says you do. It’s a choice. “Happiness is totally a choice. Everyday you have the opportunity to smile, be grateful for what you have” Alexis...