Tweet Alta runs fast, just like her idol Wilma Rudolph, an African American sprinter who grew up in Alta’s hometown of Clarksville, Tennessee, and won three Olympic gold medals. But when a new girl named Charmaine with fancy running shoes … Continue reading
Cindy Hudson
Tweet I don’t often review products, but when Andy Hayes, the founder of Plum Deluxe tea got in touch about sampling his tea, I was intrigued. Plum Deluxe is in my hometown of Portland, and Hayes told me some of … Continue reading
Tweet Here’s a roundup of some great picture books I recommend, some that you can read to your two year old, some that are great even for 8 year olds. You and Me, Me and You by Miguel Tanco — … Continue reading
Tweet A young girl who identifies with the witch instead of the princess, board games that have real-life consequences, a summer at camp that turns out to be memorable in more than the usual way. Each of the 14 short … Continue reading
Tweet If parents believe their teens face more stressors than the previous generation, Dr. Michael J. Bradley wants to let them know they are right. With the proliferation of social media, increased screen time, pressure to perform in school and … Continue reading
Tweet When Calvin’s family moves from the city to the countryside, he’s stuck with no one to play with except his younger brother Sammy. Sammy sticks to Cal like glue, always bugging him to read a book or play a … Continue reading
Tweet Ava’s new in town, a senior in high school, and the daughter of her high school’s football coach. Mark is the quarterback. There’s an instant connection when they meet. But their budding relationship is put off balance by a … Continue reading
Tweet Connor Reeves is the latest recruit in an elite organization that provides bodyguards for high profile clients. But Connor and his fellow bodyguards are unlike those of any other organization in the world: they are teens. They have an … Continue reading
