Digging Deep: A Personal Reflection on Holes by Louis Sachar From the moment I stumbled across Holes by Louis Sachar, I felt an irresistible pull towards its quirky premise. A boy named Stanley Yelnats digging holes in a dried-up lake? I was immediately intrigued. It wasn’t just the bizarre setting that caught my eye; it was also the depth of the story that promised more than mere adventure. Having seen the film adaptation during my childhood, I was curious to revisit this beloved classic and delve deeper into the...

Review of I Know About a Thousand Things: The Writings of Ann Alejandro of Uvalde, Texas When I first encountered I Know About a Thousand Things: The Writings of Ann Alejandro of Uvalde, Texas, I was struck not just by the title but by the profound promise of a writer whose voice had been, until now, a quiet treasure. Nestled within the pages of this collection are the whispers of a life brimming with resilience, humor, and an undeniable connection to the land. Ann Alejandro's poignant reflections beckon the...