Mamacita says: Oh, my dears, it’s so close now, so very, very close. There are a lot of old, boring, easily offended, humorless people out there who don’t care much for the excitement, the wonder, the sparkles and reflections and … Continue reading
Mamacita says: This year, there was no equinoctial storm. In fact, this year, we haven’t had enough rain for quite a while, but last year at this time, the rains poured down as though they would never stop. Whenever we … Continue reading
Mamacita says: There are a lot more strong female characters in children’s and YA literature than some people might think. I’m of the opinion that those who don’t know who they are, just aren’t looking in the right places. Here … Continue reading
Mamacita says: When I was in the third grade, I read “Peter Pan.” It’s not all the sugar-coated cuteness Disney would have you believe, my friends. It’s a wonderful and fascinating and intimate look into the brain and psyche of … Continue reading
Mamacita says: How well do you know children’s and young adult literature? Can you give me the author and title from whence the following quotations are taken? Some of them are quite obvious if you’re any kind of reader, while … Continue reading
Mamacita says: Nightmare #3: When I did my student teaching, this poem was in the seventh grade literature book. I’d never seen it before, and it made a definite impression on me. I absolutely loved it, and I still love … Continue reading