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Owen Preston Andrews (OPA)


Reading Banned Books
Hey everyone! I'm currently reading 1984 , a famously banned book. This got me thinking about other children's and young adult books that...
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Feb 251 min read
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Why We Celebrate Black History Month: A Time to Learn, Reflect, and Read
Hey everyone! February is officially Black History Month, which makes it the perfect time to read, reflect, and learn. Did you know this...
opaandrews
Feb 201 min read
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How Twilight Sparked My Love for PNW Settings
Hey everyone! With Valentine's Day, I thought it’d be cool to talk about a love story that's quite different from your typical romance,...
opaandrews
Feb 132 min read
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New Year, New Books: 2025!
Hey everyone! Welcome to another year of thrilling stories and love of books! This year, I’ve challenged myself to read ten books outside...
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Jan 22 min read
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Five Eerie Audiobooks to Keep You Shivering
I’ve always loved a good eerie story—something that gives you goosebumps and leaves you thinking about it long after the book is done....
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Oct 22, 20242 min read
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My First Novel: The Puzzled Penguin Chapter 1
When I was in elementary school, our math curriculum was called Math Expressions. Occasionally, a character named the Puzzled Penguin...
opaandrews
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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Writing in the Car
I’ve written three novels so far, and in my opinion, the hardest part is just finding the time to write. I feel like that’s a pretty...
opaandrews
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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10 Book Series that Developed my Love of Reading
As you may have noticed, I love reading and think it’s a great activity. If you want to inspire your reader, here are ten book series...
opaandrews
Mar 10, 20245 min read
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Reading is Good for your Health
I always love reading before bed because I sleep so well. Here are the top 5 physical and mental benefits of reading a good book! What...
opaandrews
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Publishing Their Own Book Gets Kids Engaged in Writing
A while ago, I was talking about different ways to get your kid interested in reading, but another important skill that’s very similar to...
opaandrews
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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When Can You Read My First Book?
“This place is so creepy, it’s making me shiver.” That’s a quote from my book You Have Monsieur Monster for 3rd. You may be wondering...
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Want Kids to Read More?
“Now I know my ABCs; next time, won’t you sing with me?” First, kids learn the alphabet; next, they listen to stories read aloud, and...
opaandrews
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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