If you had to choose one feature that exemplifies Victorian England, railways (or railroads as we know them in the US) would not be a bad choice. The railway transformed everyday life for all classes of English people, changing not only the landscape, but industry, leisure, and more.
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#MyrtleMondays: Back to School
Oh, dear. Are there any more depressing words in the English language? I haven’t been in school for decades now, but contemplating the end of summer vacation is still like fingernails on… well, you know. This year, returning to school is fraught with even more anxieties and uncertainties than ever. Let’s have a look at… Read more »
#Myrtle Mondays: A Conversation with Myrtle & Friends
Recently, I had the chance to speak with the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association, along with fellow Alqonquin Young Readers authors Amy Timberlake and Yamile Saied Méndez. Our panel, part of MPIBA’s Summer Camp series, was recorded, and now it’s available live for anyone who’d like to see us chat up some fun fall… Read more »