by Winona Howe | Jun 7, 2022 | Blog
The primary election in California is happening today, but I’ve already voted, and here’s the acknowledgement that I did. Of course, I voted—I always do. I’ve voted in every election ever since I was a child. “What are you talking about?” you ask. “Children don’t...
by Winona Howe | May 26, 2022 | Blog
When I taught children’s literature (either classic or modern), I always took a survey the first day. I asked what books had already been read that were favorites, and then we talked about why the students had been drawn to these particular books and why they...
by Winona Howe | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
My grandmother’s favorite brother was my Great-uncle Tom. They were very close in age and, living on the isolated range in Nevada, had probably made the siblings emotionally closer, as well. They saw friends and relatives from other ranches occasionally, but usually...
by Winona Howe | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog
I see your tears I feel your fears I weep Missile strikes obscure the sun Fires burn when day is done People fight their land to save Not to be another’s slave Men are soldiers, women too Needed weapons all too few Bodies look like ragged clothes Broken, bloodied by...
by Winona Howe | Mar 30, 2022 | Blog
My favorite classes in high school were always English classes. Reading assignments meant I could earnestly say (when my mother reminded me that I hadn’t practiced the piano yet), “I can’t do it right now. I’ve got to do my English assignment. We’re having a quiz on...
