by Linda Phillips | Jan 19, 2015 | Blog, Teens, Writing
Today my special guest is Sydney Crawford, better known in literary circles as Sydney Dreamweaver. She is currently working on her fifth book (yes, I did say FIFTH) at the ripe old age of fourteen. You won’t want to leave your seats for this interview with one...
by Linda Phillips | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog, Teens, Writing
I don’t know about you, but I can still tell you the names of a couple of teachers who had the most profound influence on my life. One said I would be a teacher someday, and sure enough, she was right. One said I would never make it as a writer, and I believed her...
by Linda Phillips | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog, Teens, Writing
LP: Hi Becca and welcome to my blog. You come highly recommended by your friend, Eliana Franklin, who tells me you like to read and are into lots of activities. First, tell us a bit about yourself. BK: I was born in Charlotte. I’m fifteen and in tenth grade. I...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, Mental health, Teens, Writing
So, I’m itching to get out into the classroom and use CRAZY as a teaching tool in reading, writing, or counseling classes. If you are a teacher, school counselor, parent, or student, I hope you will take a look at the following form and give me your input. I...
by Linda Phillips | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Teens
Today I am pleased to welcome Rema Kodaimati, a Junior at Independence High in Mint Hill. Her former teacher and fellow author Melissa Carpenter recommended her as a Teen-acious Teen. LP: Rema, you have a unique story. Fill us in on some of the details. RK: I was...
by Linda Phillips | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Teens, Writing
Last week Phillip Shabazz shared a bit about his family background and early life, and I’m pleased to have him back today to talk more specifically about his novel in verse, “When the Grass Was Blue.” If you leave a comment or indicate you will...
