TBR: Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles
Not So Pure and Simple is a story about a high school junior named Del who has had a crush on a girl named Kiera for a very long time and what he decides to do when she and her boyfriend suddenly break up. Just from the summary, the story…
The Future – What Once Was the Unforeseeable, the Impossible – Is Here
Who: When the words, “space,” “innovation,” and “technology,” are mentioned, you probably think of Elon Musk. A strong pioneer and catalyst of technological advancements and innovations in space (and on Earth, of course!), Elon Musk has forever revolutionized the world. As a renowned entrepreneur, Musk has founded many popular companies…
Letter to 2022
Dear 2022, 2020 was a rough year. We started quarantining in March, and we’ve been quarantining ever since. Things that most of us looked forward to, such as playing sports, or watching sports, or going to live events, were all canceled. We’ve all suffered from lack of human interaction. I…
Black History Month – Black Excellence

There are so many examples of Black Excellence in both past and modern history, but here are a few firsts that I personally felt like highlighting: Marvel Jackson Cooke (1903-2000) was the first Black woman to work at a mainstream white-owned newspaper and an incredible activist. Cooke took on jobs…
Easy Hamantaschen Cookie Recipe for Purim!
How to Make an Origami Heart
Looking for a fun, creative way to express your love and appreciation for a special someone this Valentine’s Day? This origami heart is not only SUPER easy and simple to make, but also super cute! It will definitely touch the heart of the person you are giving it to! The…
New Year, New Me (A Better Me!)
How To Write and Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions (Is that even possible??) Welcome, 2021!! Well, it’s been a few weeks since January 1st…a few weeks since we excitedly wished farewell to 2020, hurried to think of last minute new year’s resolutions, and vowed that this would be the year…
TBR: Maze Runner by James Dashner
The Maze Runner has often been referred to as something along the lines of a gripping story with an amazingly creative plot. In fact, a movie based on it has even been made! But are the claims of The Maze Runner’s appealing characteristics true, and is this book right for you? Well,…
TBR: Day Zero By Kelly DeVos
Day Zero, the first book of the Day Zero duology, is a story that takes place sometime in the future when two major political parties known as the Opposition and the Spark are battling for power in the United States. Seventeen-year-old Susan, more frequently known by her nickname “Jinx” (which…