by Michaela Pittman “A simple yet proud farmer in the year 1922 conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.” – synopsis from IMDb Stephen King is an author famous for his prolific and individually terrifying tales. He has published 54 books, many of which have been adapted into television or movies. Along with the recent theatrical release of … Continue reading 1922: A Netflix movie based on a Stephen King novella

by Michaela Pittman Dr. Seuss is an iconic poet who wrote fun poems for all ages, often including lessons or messages. His poems are classics and recognizable from even just a few lines because of his affinity for short and sweet rhymes. Below is an excerpt from one of his most famous poems, One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish. Test your Dr. Seuss … Continue reading Dr. Seuss: Test your knowledge!

by Michaela Pittman 1.Reading expands your vocabulary. When you read books meant for your reading level, you’re exposing yourself to familiar and new vocabulary. This allows you to learn new words within the context of ones you already know, which makes it easier on you and doesn’t make you feel like you’re having to look them up in a dictionary or having to memorize them; … Continue reading 4 Reasons to Pick Up a Book

By Michaela Pittman The season for scary movies has finally arrived. And if you are anything like me, you have a difficult time deciding what to watch. There are a plethora of scary movies out there, but only a handful are really worth your time. Knowing which one to pick can be a difficult task, so I have made a list of movies organized to … Continue reading Which Scary Movies to Watch This Halloween