The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the US Civil War. The issue of slavery had been tearing the fabric of the nation since its founding. The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 proved to be the match that lit the fuse of war. In December… Read more“Map Monday, First Battle of Bull Run”
Map Monday, What if Operation Overlord Failed?
Operation Overlord was the overall code name for the Allies’ cross-channel invasion of France. The code name for Normandy’s amphibious landings was Operation Neptune. Overlord was the successor to Operation Sledgehammer, a 1942 plan delayed by the allies in favor of landings in North Africa and later Italy. The original… Read more“Map Monday, What if Operation Overlord Failed?”
Booth Chat with Authors of Compelling YA Series
I had a great time participating in a booth chat supporting the School Library Journal Day of Dialog. I was honored to share panel time with three wonderfully talented authors. If you’re looking for a new compelling YA series please check out their titles. Aamna Qureshi: The Lady or the Lion… Read more“Booth Chat with Authors of Compelling YA Series”