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Sunday, September 21, 2014 9:10:57 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Imagining Helps Kids Wonder and Write
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:52:58 AM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled "Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:24 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled This land is ours: African Americans should claim their place in the great outdoors:
Linda said, "This land is ours: African Americans should claim their place in the great outdoors"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:24 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children--Book Review:
Linda said, "A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children by Baruti K. KafeleMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI read the 20th anniversary edition of this book. I ordered it directly from the author's website for $5 plus shipping. The ordering process was simple..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:24 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled The Warmth of Other Suns--A Stupendous Book about The Great Migration:
Linda said, "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel WilkersonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsIsabel Wilkerson's work is a masterpiece. The true stories of three families who migrated from the South to the North is easy to read..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:24 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled How to be Black--book review:
Linda said, "How to Be Black by Baratunde R. ThurstonMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI finished reading HTBB a few weeks ago and enjoyed it thoroughly, except for all the profanity. I realize nowadays people spread profanity around like confetti. There is no shame to..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:23 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled The Glass Castle--a book review:
Linda said, "The Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI'm reading this book for the second time because the author, Jeannette Walls, is coming to speak at McKendree University pretty soon and I can't wait to hear her. Her memoir crystallized..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:23 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Personalize Pronouns to Enhance Your Reading:
Linda said, "By Linda M. MitchellWhen I read, I let the words really speak to me. I do this by personalizing the pronouns. For example, if I read a passage that contains "you" or "we", either in my mind or by writing above it, I change the words to "I" or "my."..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:23 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Talk must continue, but it’s time to act - Toledo Blade:
Linda said, "Talk must continue, but it’s time to act - Toledo Blade"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:23 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled I Never Learned About This African History:
Linda said, "The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa by Patricia C. McKissackMy rating: 5 of 5 starsIf the intention of the McKissacks was to change the reader's perception of Western Africa, they accomplished that goal and more..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:30:23 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Why I Should Read More Literary Fiction:
Linda said, "http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-literature-changes-your-brain-for-the-better?page=1"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Parents ‘expect teachers to instil love of reading’ - Education - News - London Evening Standard:
Linda said, "Parents ‘expect teachers to instil love of reading’ - Education - News - London Evening Standard"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Linda Mitchell Wins First Place With Hope Speech:
Linda said, "Members of O'Fallon Toastmasters Club #994 congratulate Linda. From left, Louis Smith, Vern Boeckman, Leslie Heilig,..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Parenting help: Spotting child development problems - TeleManagement:
Linda said, "Parenting help: Spotting child development problems - TeleManagement"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Marriage: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty:
Linda said, "Marriage: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Marriage: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty:
Linda said, "Read this extremely important article with your eyes wide open and do what you can to change things. Marriage: America’s Greatest Weapon Against Child Poverty"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Luncheon raises funds for Imagination Library, other literacy programs:
Linda said, "Luncheon raises funds for Imagination Library, other literacy programs"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Spoiling vs nurturing – How to ensure that your child has it all:
Linda said, "Spoiling vs nurturing – How to ensure that your child has it all"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Be good examples, watch less TV —Don tells parents:
Linda said, "Be good examples, watch less TV —Don tells parents"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Norfolk woman to help kids in Africa | WAVY.com | Norfolk:
Linda said, "Norfolk woman to help kids in Africa | WAVY.com | Norfolk"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled allAfrica.com: Ghana: Students Urged to Develop Reading Habit:
Linda said, "allAfrica.com: Ghana: Students Urged to Develop Reading Habit"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled King's Dream Remains Elusive Goal:
Linda said, "King's Dream Remains Elusive Goal"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:23:25 PM
Linda Mitchell wrote a blog post titled Goodreads Book Review--Maya Angelou's Mom and Me and Mom:
Linda said, "Mom & Me & Mom by Maya AngelouMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI'll probably read most anything Maya Angelou writes. She is such a fluid, gifted writer. I enjoyed this story about Maya Angelou and her mom. What a woman her mom was! It still left me with..." more
Saturday, September 26, 2020 5:48:55 PM
Linda Mitchell subscribed to the blog: Metro East Literacy Project