“Bruised” Sarah Skilton

Bruised by Sarah Skilton, published in 2013 Description: Imogen has always believed that her black belt in Tae Kwon Do made her stronger than everyone else--more responsible, more capable. But when she witnesses a holdup in a diner, she freezes. The gunman is shot and killed by the police. And it's all her fault. Now she's got …

Chooseday Tuesday: Janet Taylor Lisle “The Art of Keeping Cool”

The Art of Keeping Cool by Janet Taylor Lisle, published in 2000 Description:  Fear permeates the Rhode Island coastal town where Robert, his mother, and sister are living out the war with his paternal grandparents: Fear of Nazi submarines offshore. Fear of Abel Hoffman, a German artist living reclusively outside of town. And for Robert, a …

Makeup Fridays: An ABC Makeup Tutorial (Cruelty-Free and Under 1 Minute!)

The Right to Education Everyone has the right to education. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. A brief summary of the right to education, but certainly a part that caught my eye! I'm someone who grew up with …

April Blog Challenge: Human Rights Meets Book Princess Reviews????

Sha: Spring is almost here, I can see it in the occasional flashes of (brown) grass, in the days when wind doesn’t burn my face with cold, in the moments of warm sun on the back of my neck. This means April is around the corner and I’m ready for a challenge. Just me? Mandy: …

Chooseday Tuesday: Brenna Yovanoff “Paper Valentine”

Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff, published in 2013 Description:  The city of Ludlow is gripped by the hottest July on record. The asphalt is melting, the birds are dying, petty crime is on the rise, and someone in Hannah Wagnor’s peaceful suburban community is killing girls. For Hannah, the summer is a complicated one. Her best friend …