The Things You Can Read Stops to Smell the Roses and Reflect

We here at The Things You Can Read are in a reflective mode.  In other words, we want to stop and smell the roses and see what path to follow next in the journey we call The Things You Can Read.  We are a tad bit over over two years old now and we want to hear from our readership. Below you will find what I call our Statement of Purpose.  We'd love to hear from you.  What do you want from your reading experience here at The Things You Can Read and a SUPER BIG Thank You for sharing our journey with us.

Statement of Purpose:

The Things You Can Read's has several goals.  One of its primary goals includes featuring  reviews of Children's Picture Books, Young Adult Novels and Adult Literary Fiction/Nonfiction.  A second goal for our blog is to be a resource for teachers of English and writing, where teachers can find the following:  examples of student created writing, writing tips, lesson plans, resource links, and the opportunity to pick the brain of a seasoned English teacher.  A third goal for The Things You Can Read is to feature bookish information which includes interesting news in the book community or perhaps letting our readership know of current giveaways.  These bookish posts  provide information of interest to people throughout the book industry.   To spice things up...every now and then, our blog will also include random quotes, thoughts on education or posts for those living a life filled with books and "life long learning".  Our ultimate goal is to reach out into the blogosphere and be a "Book Whisperer" and "Writing Whisperer" to children and adults of all ages.

Again, we'd love to hear your thoughts on what we have created here at The Things You Can Read.   

Happy Reading☮

The Things You Can Read!

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books!

Writing Prompts: The Writing Whisperer

We wanted to let our readership know about our other blog, which is more writing oriented.  We use The Writing Whisperer with our students.  The mission of The Writing Whisperer is as follows:

The Writing Whisperer is intended to inspire higher level thinking and discussions, which will culminate in a thoughtful written response.  The Writing Whisperer is intended primarily as source of writing prompts, which often encompass a visual piece to aid in a more contemplative response.  The Writing Whisperer is geared to be used in the classroom, however, it can also be used for writers seeking a prompt to get their "writing juices flowing". In addition, The Writing Whisperer, from time to time, will also feature writing related information and resources.  Now, start writing!

Please feel free to send suggestions for prompts via The Writing Whisperer or The Things You Can Read...of course we will properly credit you, and of course, we will provide a link back to your blog for your contribution!  For the writers and the readers in The Things You Can Read's audience please consider following The Writing Whisperer...Now, start scribbling!

Happy Scribbling!

The Writing Whisperer

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the power of the Written Word!

Things You Can Read

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books!

Book Blogger Appreciation Week-Day 5: Saying Goodbye for Another Year

Book Blogger Appreciation Week-Day 5: 

Saying Goodbye for Another Year

Jane Austen
The thing that I will take into the future is the Classics Club 

September 10 -14, 2012 is Book Blogger Appreciation Week, so welcome to Day 5 of Book Blogger Appreciation Week.  Unfortunately, Day 5 is the final day.  On this, the final day of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, bloggers are asked to consider the following:…what did you get out of this week? What will you take with you in the future? 

What did I get out of this week?  Well, I found a number of great blogs that I had never visited before.  I'm still slowly maneuvering through  the list of participants.  As I visit each blog, I am in awe of the talented bloggers out there in the blogosphere, and hope that I have the stamina to keep blogging as long as some of the veteran bloggers out there.  More importantly, the quality of the blogs is inspiring.  Again, I only hope that I can continue to write quality posts that have value to my readership over the long haul.  What I don't want is for The Things You Can Read to be a flash in the pan.  Seeing what others have achieved, offers me hope and insight as my blog moves forward.  Book Blogger Appreciation Week  may end today, but I'll be visiting participating blogs well into October.

The thing that I will take into the future is the Classics Club, which I've recently joined. The blogs goal is to, “unite those of us who like to blog about classic literature, as well as to inspire people to make the classics an integral part of life.” I love this idea. Bravo to the founders! I know this new find will enrich my life in the coming months, and I look forward to adding my voice to the Classics Club.

Classics Club

I hope our readership at The Things You Can Read has enjoyed Book Blogger Appreciation Week.  Please look for our participation next year.  As always, we look forward to your comments regarding BBAW 2012!

Happy Blogger Appreciation Week!
The Things You Can Read

The Things You Can Read Reaches Another Milestone: 200 Followers

What is she saying?  She'saying, "Congratulations to The Things You Can Read for reaching your 200th follower!"

Thank you so much for your readership!  Today, September 8, 2012, three months after The Things You Can Read became an operational blog on the blogosphere scene, The Things You Can Read has reached another milestone, 200 followers!  Thank you, we here at The Things You Can Read, appreciate YOU, our readers, and welcome comments.