Books From My Childhood

I read a lot growing up - on the bus, at the playground, while not paying attention in class. I tended to strongly dislike, on principle, the books that were required academic reading (with a few notable exceptions - The Giver, Number the Stars), but that didn't stop me from discovering other, much beloved literature outside of the grade school system. Below are some of my favorites from elementary and middle school - books that kept me entertained, flexed my imagination, and helped shaped my perception of the world narrative.

I went on to read many more books by the same authors over the years, but these are the particular first-reads that really sparked my passion for literature - from young adult to nineteenth century classics.

Let the Tube Be Your Guide

Alas, I will shortly be going on hiatus from blogging. I've tried to keep it regular the past few months but there are more pressing commitments for my time and I must bid adieu. But I will leave you with this:

I'm not much of a YouTuber, never have been. Mass consuming micro bits of entertainment has never really interested me or been able to hold my attention. I'd rather watch full, 22 minute television episodes than a series of webisode shorts, although YouTube's Ask Ninja and Potter Puppet Pals series are ridiculously entertaining.

While researching for a series of web articles recently, I did spend a significant amount of time on Youtube and here are some of the random videos I found to share:


Joss Whedon: Equality Now:



That OTHER Writers Strike (1988):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISGe670OTOc

Go Ask Alice: Tripping in Alice in Wonderland:



In Memoriam: The Buffy Sing a Long



The Films of Studio Ghibli: