Raissa Rivera Falgui's Blog, page 8
May 6, 2014
Do Kids Need Magical Characters in the Real World?
Allow me to brag a little. My almost-6-year-old daughter is now reading at a third grade level, without being fazed by unfamiliar words.
March 18, 2014
March 10, 2014
My "Let it Go" Filipino Translation
First a disclaimer. I am not much of a poet. I do write songs for kids as part of my day job, which are on the level of nursery rhymes.
March 7, 2014
Congratulations, Disney--Now Save Another Princess
At last Frozen and its song "Let it Go" have won their well-deserved Oscars, so now maybe Disney should start looking to improve its body of work to follow the pattern of those.
February 25, 2014
Don't Keep Dissing Disney
I'm getting a little tired of all the articles I've been seeing complaining about Disney princesses.
February 16, 2014
Go Ahead and Procrastinate, If that's What You Want to Call It
I've come across a few blogs lately that go on about how writers procratinate and why--this while looking for materials for teaching about cause-and-effect writing.
February 8, 2014
Serendipitous Opportunities for Charity
My day didn't exactly go smoothly, and yet I have the feeling it was meant to be. Or if not, at least worthwhile.
January 24, 2014
Why No PBBY?
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the PBBY literary awards, and ironically it is also one of the few that there is no grand prize winner.
January 2, 2014
Best Reads of 2013
I read a lot of books this year. I just haven't finished most of them. According to Goodreads I read ten. There are a few more, since I don't always have time to log on and review.
