Author Archives: E.L. Pierce

Books can be quite complex… not just the characters within, but concerning the actual binding and making of a book. Each part of a book has a label. Getting to know these individual parts, such as the spine and casewrap, will help you appreciate their delicacy just a tad more. Complete with a gutter, headband,Continue reading “Post 3. Did you Know? The Anatomy of a Book…”

I love the Harry Potter books in this picture… anyway… to the point. Have you ever wondered about the divisions for young people’s literature? Here’s a quick break down: Children books are for: ages 0-8 years. This means that children’s books are just the standard picture books. Books that fall under this genre include chapterContinue reading “Post 2. Age Ranges for Books: Broken Down”

Have you ever wondered why we share literature with children? The biggest reason for me is because… it’s fun! Secondly, it teaches them to read, write, and think better. Other reasons people commonly share literature with children is because: It’s fun, as I’ve said. It’s fun judging covers and experiencing the excitement of a newContinue reading “Post 1. Eight Reasons to Share Literature with Children”

Hello! If you’ve never tried Canva, it’s definitely worth checking out if you want to create a variety of stylish and effective products. Many use it for social media, such as stickers, banners, and labels, while others use it for brochures, menus, info-graphics, and even book covers! It’s user-friendly and has a lot to offer.Continue reading “CANVA – a Great Graphic Design Tool”

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The first book I am reviewing is for adults. Most of the books I will be reviewing on here will be for young adults and children, but I just finished this one and thought I’d kick off my reviews with In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware. This is a psychological thriller full ofContinue reading “Book Review 1. In a Dark, Dark Wood”

Hi all! I will be reading 8 books a month and blogging about them here real soon. The first book I will be reviewing will be Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Reviews will include the intended audience, my reflection of the work, relevant links to the work and author, as well as a rating andContinue reading “Book Reviews Up Next”

Have you ever wanted to write, but just wasn’t feeling it? That has been me for quiet some time. I fell in love with writing but over the last year or more, my writing hasn’t really sparked much joy; it’s been more like work. I would tell myself to do it because I loved it,Continue reading “Writing Tip – Put Figurative Language in your Arsenal”

I’ve never been interested much in art. I suppose this is because I figured, no, I knew, that there were so many others who were better than me. This is still VERY much true. However, I decided to give it a whirl when I knew I wanted to illustrate children’s books. Though a long journeyContinue reading “Lady Mary ~ A Second Attempt at Watercolor”