About Books & Literature: Back to School!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Many of the wee ones (and grown ones, for that matter) in my life return to school this week, following in the footsteps of those who've started in the past week or two. Not that summer is over or anything. It's still going strong, the way I see it. "An Old Man's Thought of School" by Walt Whitman Uncle Walt always gets you thinking, and this quick ode (the subject matter should be fairly obvious) is always a nice one to ponder this time of year. You don't even have to be old to enjoy it. How to Succeed in Freshman Composition Know any first-year college students? Send this their way. Seriously... I wish I'd followed some of this advice when I was a cheeky freshman who already knew everything. We need more great writers in this world, and Freshman Comp is not a bad place for them to tone their skills. Tips for Teaching Shakespeare I've never taught Shakespeare, but it seems intimidating. After all, learning Shakespeare is intimidating, so teaching it must be even tougher, right? But Shakespeare should be taught well, and learned well, and these tips (plus some extra tips proffered by our readers) should give you some ideas as to how to make that happen, from both sides. How to Start a Book Club If you're not in school, and don't know anyone who is, you still might consider using the academic calendar for your book club. After all, summer is for beach reading, but the colder months lend themselves well to deeper, more discussion-worthy bits of literature. Books & Literature Ads Childrens Books Horror Fiction Books Read Books Romance Books Free Story Books Featured Articles Book Review: Jonathan Franzen - 'Freedom' Geek Garage Sales 15 Manga About Making Manga Poems About Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 Share Your Embarrassing Onstage Moment Grief Quotes   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Children's Books About Libraries Tomas and the Library Lady The Librarian of Basra: A True Story of Iraq The Boy who was Raised by Librarians Advertisement