“Semantic maps, or graphic organizers, are maps or webs of words. The purpose of creating a semantic map is to visually display the meaning-based connections between a word or phrase and a set of related words or concepts.”

“Readers with alternative tastes now have a way to read the works of unpublished authors, forming the primary audience of the e-publishing platforms predominantly because they want to gain a diverse reading experience.”

“Memorization is very important in the learning of new concepts as well as in studying itself. If one cannot remember a concept, one has not truly learned it.”

“To fully comprehend much of high caliber literature, readers need to meet a certain threshold of knowledge about the specific topic, overarching theme, and cultural context. Without such knowledge, it becomes difficult to construct a meaningful mental model of the text.’

“More often than not, movies tend to rush the progression of the plot and character arcs in an effort to fit an entire story into mere hours. As a result, significant moments are often omitted from movies, and their plots can be drastically altered.”

“Assistive Technology (AT) is any piece of equipment, software program, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities.”

“Earlier this year, Rowling sparked controversy on Twitter, subjecting herself to a lot of backlash for the transphobic messages within her tweets. Although Rowling attempted to clarify the situation and express her empathy towards transgender individuals, her new book has been further subjected to criticism by activists.”

“Prose is writing that is used every day for the most basic of things. Poetry is only used to express something in a special or artistic way.”

“Books - like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson - often have a premise that is hard to identify with. However, middle schoolers often find them exciting and relatable due to the recurring themes of friendship and resilience.”

"Apart from the enthralling stories these works convey, they also provide readers with a prized glimpse into the past.”

“Throughout history, they have been breaking barriers and challenging the status quo through writing.“

“Have you ever picked up a book and thought, “I don’t think I’ve read this one,” only to discover that the opposite is true after reading a few pages?”

“Morgan, like many of us, considered her bookshelf to be diverse with books that represented various cultures, religions, and ethnicities. It wasn’t until she started a blog that she realized her original belief of her bookshelf may be inaccurate. This realization set Morgan off on an exciting, year-long mission.”

“If we are to determine the value of entire genres then we must first ask: what makes a book good? Is the value of a book solely based on literary perfection?”

“The world is an enormous, mesmerizing library. With thousands of books being published each week, finding the perfect book is a difficult feat, especially for a budding reader.”

“Throughout history, famous female literary characters have played important roles in storytelling and continually affirm women to be strong and confident. Whether they are part of beloved classics or modern young adult novels, these female characters symbolize the depth and complexity of womanhood.”

"What comes to your mind after reading the words “creative writing”? Is it poems, articles, short stories, or in general - literature?”

"In 2006, a series of appalling studies were published by the National Assessment of Adult Literacy and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The results stated that only 31 percent of American college graduates had “proficient prose literacy,” and that 29 percent of eighth-graders in American public schools read at “below basic” levels. “

“Try reading for 15-20 minutes before work or school; you’ll be surprised at how much more focused you are throughout the day.”

“I will be among the first of my generation to defend classic literature. While the majority of my class ignored the required reading and went straight to SparkNotes, I read Hawthorne and Bradbury with enthusiasm and annotated with zeal!”