Category Archives: education

Whalers, a Book Review

by: Kyle Farnsworth

 

Current, clever, calculated writing in a very present conversational format. I felt like the author was with me, telling me this gripping story.

There is a lot of thought, literary knowledge and real-life experience poured into the pages of this book. Whalers also tells the side bar story of a city, from its glory days when money and business boomed from the whaling industry, sliding down over time through the mill era to its current day city of survival.

Set part of the time in a public school, Whalers explores issues with public education with a city population struggling and social system infrastructure failing to serve some students. Farnsworth’s focus on the needs of students’ v/s cookie cutter education on a tight budget highlights the wins and losses of the present systems. Ultimately the view of the school story is who get swallowed up by the system and who pays the price.

The main character is on a gritty journey you won’t want to miss! I highly recommend this book!

Rosa’s Voice Book Review

Rosa’s Voice by Barbara Connery  –  Book Review   Time to order books for your classroom. Don’t miss this empowering book! Barbara Connery has penned an important book for young people to read. The discovery of the power of public speaking and the confidence to represent yourself and bigger ideas is well portrayed in Barbara’s… Continue Reading

3 Reasons to Attend Connecticut Storytelling Festival

Only three reasons? It is hard for me to choose three reasons to attend the Connecticut Storytelling Festival, but here I go. http://www.connstorycenter.org/festival.htm 1.) 2016 Festival Headliner Tim Lowry; is funny, interesting, educational, and a general character, a historical speaker bringing history to life! http://www.storytellertimlowry.com/ Well that is a mouthful, but you will see Tim… Continue Reading

Launch of a Great Ship- The Charles W. Morgan

Launch of a Great Ship- The Charles W. Morgan

        The Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaling ship of a bygone era went back into the water on July 21,2013. Her maiden launch was on July 21, 1841 at New Bedford, Ma. Through the talents of countless craftsman and steadfast fundraisers the iconic ship was carefully restored and readied for a launch. Towering over… Continue Reading