Author Spotlight, Writing

Author Spotlight: Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

As mentioned in my review of the book, I found between the covers of Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper’s Populatti a story that created a safe environment for a conversation on social media’s role in our relationships. The story delves into the increasingly complex maze of interactions that defines high school in the age of social media.… Read More Author Spotlight: Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

Book Recommendation

Book Recommendation: ‘Populatti’, by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Populatti’, by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: Getting in is hard. Staying in is harder… Joining social… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Populatti’, by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

Book Review, Fiction, Young Adult

Book Review: ‘Populatti’ by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

The most magical aspect of fiction is its ability to create a safe environment in which we can closely examine important issues, however sensitive they might be. It was with the hope of finding between its covers a story that could create such an environment for a conversation on social media’s role in our relationships… Read More Book Review: ‘Populatti’ by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper