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Historical Fiction. Last updated: April 11, 2025 by Common Sense Media Nothing gets kids excited about history like a gripping story. Times, people, and places that might seem dull or far away in a ...

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Tessa Duder shares her unwavering passion for writing and reveals why she'll never give up, no matter the challenges she ...

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When the South Korean series “Squid Game” first hit screens around the world, many perceived it as a brutal, fictional ...

At least two authors who call Royse City home will soon be joining 63 other writers and illustrators at the third annual Author Fest, hosted by W. Walworth Harrison Public ...

“A Day in the D with Dad” takes kids on a journey along with 12-year-old Michelle as she traverses Detroit on an impromptu day trip with her dad. Written by Detroiter and longtime educator Kelli M.

Brown used AI to jazz up an assignment that students once completed with old-fashioned graphic organizers. Students research a historical figure. Then they dress up as the person they’ve studied and ...

The Gilded Age takes some creative liberties with its storytelling, but many of the plots, characters and events are rooted ...