Elizabeth Acevedo: the poet that changed my life
I judge books by their covers. Shamelessly. The thread-bound blocks of paper are each a contestant, my eyes the harsh critics. To Read Or Not To Read? That is the question. Elizabeth Acevedo is...
Category: Books
Books to read during remote learning
The start of a new school year usually means an abundance of late-night studying, homework, and extracurriculars. Unsurprisingly, free time to curl up and unwind with a book is scarce. Plus, no one wants...
‘Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock’ sheds emotional light on teenage suicide
The book “Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock” by Matthew Quick deals with the heavy topic of teen suicide in a realistic, touching way. “Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock” is a monumental book about a boy (Leonard...
A new season brings new entertainment
As school is always stressful, you may want to help yourself to a distraction. If your favorite show is ending and you have nothing else to binge watch, don’t fret–there are plenty of new...
12 timeless tales to read this winter break
Last week, when I had an SAT and six intimidating finals to prepare for, there was one thing that kept me going: the thought of cozying up with some of my favorite books over...
What we’re looking forward to in summer 2017
If most of your summer will be spent trying to combat boredom in Schaumburg, don’t despair yet. There is still plenty to be excited about this summer, from blockbuster movies to highly anticipated albums....
Zayn reflects on art, authenticity in autobiography
Ever since heart-throb Zayn Malik left the biggest boyband in the pop industry, One Direction, fans have been desperate to understand what happened. Why did he choose to leave so suddenly, in the middle...
Read “A Series of Unfortunate Events” before it hits Netflix
With the Netflix adaptation of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket to be released this Friday, January 13, it’s worth taking a look at what made the original book series so great....
New format, same magic in Harry Potter continuation
The latest installation in J.K. Rowling’s ever-growing franchise, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” was released on July 31, to the delight of millions of fans and the confusion of millions of people who...
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