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Book Notes: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree

By Shannon Rigney Keane on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 21:18

Shannon reviews a book for upper grade and middle school readers that lives up to its hype.

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Saying No to Say Yes?

By Bella Herold on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 10:52

When is selfishness actually a good thing?

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Thoughts From a Recovering Overachiever

By Guest Contributor on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:11

A guest post by 9th grade GLI-er Taryn. She looks back on her competitive middle school experience and decides there might be such a thing as being too driven.

 

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Book Notes: Cinderella Ate My Daughter

By Shannon Rigney Keane on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 10:26

Shannon discusses Peggy Orenstein's book Cinderella Ate My Daughter, and tries to put her own princess problems in perspective.

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On Putting Down Roots

By Jahleese Ladson on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 11:52

Photo by Anna Levinson Jahleese discovers that adventures don't have to involve leaving home.

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Girls Watch Movies: Norma Rae

By Jess Rigel on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 20:01

Jess highlights a decades-old movie that feels newly relevant.

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Girls Watch Movies: A League of Their Own

By Jess Rigel on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 10:39

Jess takes a critical look at a classic movie.

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The Leading Lady: No Feelings Allowed

By Shannon Rigney Keane on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 13:13

Shannon examines this year's Best Actress nominees, and finds that they all play characters that suppress their feelings, no matter the costs.

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Girls Watch Movies: Harold and Maude

By Jess Rigel on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 13:40

Jess writes about a sweet, quirky flick, just in time for your Valentine's Day viewing.

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Girls Watch Movies: Funny Girl

By Jess Rigel on Fri, 01/14/2011 - 11:20

Our resident movie buff Jess Rigel kicks off a new series of posts called "Girls Watch Movies." Here's the first post, a tribute to an awesome, inspiring, imperfect character: Funny Girl's Fanny Brice.

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