English Language Arts

Filled with practical tips and helpful advice, Dear Ally is a treasure for aspiring writers at any stage of their careers. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how books get made, from idea to publication, and gives you insight into the writing processes of some of the biggest and most talented YA authors writing today.

Irina Millbery created this audiobook about the Russian popular romantic poet Fedor Tyutchev, who lived in the 19th century, so that people of the whole world could learn about him and come to understand Russian poetry. Prepare to listen to his poems in Russian. Irina Millbery has also translated his most popular romantic song, "When I Met You", into English.

Creativity is a gift shared by all, yet most of us have been led to believe that if we are not starving artists, musicians, or writers, then creative thinking is not something we are capable of. This just isn't true and to prove it I've brought together some of the best methods to trigger and retain that creative spark within.

Apostrophes are everywhere - often where they don't belong and frequently missing where needed. This concise guide is designed to give any writer firm guidelines for the use of apostrophes, in any situation.

For Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School's Spoken Word Club, there is one phrase that reigns supreme: Respect the Mic. It's been the club's call to arms since its inception in 1999. As its founder Peter Kahn says, "It's a call of pride and history and tradition and hope." This vivid new collection of poetry and prose - curated by award-winning and bestselling poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Franny Choi, Peter Kahn, and Dan "Sully" Sullivan - illuminates just that, uplifting the incredible legacy this community has cultivated.