By: Kayla Stephensen Glee may have come out nearly a decade ago, but the lessons in even the first few episodes are vital. I remember when my older brother left high school, he wrote me a warning letter for high school. He wasn’t sure going in if high school would be more like Glee or High School Musical. Upon his departure, he affirms it’s more … Continue reading Glee is Old But Valid

By: Kayla Stephensen Let’s see how many of these great books (according to Goodreads) you have read! Make a copy of the attached document (click on the picture), and place one number per row. 5=I read the book for my own reading pleasure. 4=I read the book for school. 3=It’s on my to-read next list or my bookshelf. 2=I have not read the book. 1=I … Continue reading Take the Goodreads Book Survey

By: Kayla Stephensen Starr Carter, portrayed by Amandla Stenberg, lives a double life and has to learn to adjust to her predominantly black neighborhood where she grew up and her predominantly white high school. After her childhood best friend is shot and killed by a white police officer, she has to find a way to break the wall she placed between her separate lives. She … Continue reading The Hate U Give Teaches Audience Important Lessons