The Montgomery Bus Boycotts of 1955-1956: Causes & Results
Sparked by Rosa Parks, a 381 day boycott of the Montgomery, Alabama city bus system ensued. After a year of protest, legal action, fire-bombs and …
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The Life of Jack Kerouac: American Author & Poet "King of the Beats"
Kerouac’s life was an interesting one to say the least. Celebrated as a great American author, he ended up dying at a young age from chronic …
Continue ReadingBiography of George Washington: Facts & Myths of America's First President
George Washington (1732-1799) never threw a silver dollar across the Potomac, but he had the strength to found a nation. Learn some of the myths and …
Continue ReadingThe Buildup to the American Revolutionary War: Causes
What caused the original thirteen American colonies to fight for independence from England? A series of political and economic tensions that spread …
Continue ReadingThe Poetic Form of the Ghazal: Learn How to Write One of Your Own
The ghazal (pronounced like guzzle) is a traditional Arabian verse form with the first two lines ending in the same refrain, which is then repeated at …
Continue ReadingHow to Write Authentic Sounding Dialogue
Authentic-sounding dialogue can be the difference between a good story and a great one. Simulating true human speech is a challenge. The way we write, …
Continue ReadingThe Life & Work of Eric Carle: How did He Develop His Distinct Collage Style?
Eric Carle was born June 25, 1929, in Syracuse, NY. He published his first book in 1967. Since then he has written and/or illustrated over 70 books. …
Continue ReadingThe Life & Work of Beatrix Potter: Author, Illustrator, Natural Scientist & Conservationist
Beatrix Potter is best known worldwide as the author and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, but she is much more than that. She was an …
Continue ReadingThe Life & Continuing Influence of Dr. Seuss or Theodor Geisel
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel) is a well-known and beloved children’s book author and illustrator. However, you may not know that Geisel also worked …
Continue ReadingThe Origins of Labor Day: How It Began
Labor Day is everyone’s favorite long weekend before school starts. But to the hard working men, women and children the 19th century, Labor Day …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Ted Hughes: British Poet & Writer
Ted Hughes (August 17, 1930 – October 28, 1998) was Poet Laureate of England from 1984 until his death. The Times ranked him fourth on the list of …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Allen Ginsberg: Brief Bio of the Beat Poet
Allen Ginsberg (June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997) was one of the most important poets of the mid-20th century. He was fundamental to the Beat movement …
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