

May 25, 20214 min read
Whatever the Weather ...
The weather. It is a constant companion and a constant source of conversation. It is also a rich source of material for story-writing....


May 18, 20214 min read
From reality to fairytale in Japanese America
When a book is written its story can be sparked by any number of prompts, ideas, experiences. They can be personal, they can be observed...


May 11, 20213 min read
The Magic of the Unicorn
Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo Editor, has been enjoying a little sprinkling of magic this week. Magic. It is all around us if we know...


May 4, 20213 min read
Philosophy begins with a story
Philosophy begins in wonder according to Socrates and Aristotle. Children and young people naturally wonder, and this is where we can...