American Book Award

Relationships are a significant part of an individual’s like. The people that make up those relationships, the kinds or sorts of relationships they are, what those relationships are based (the basis for those relationships). They can make an individual’s life in one way or another. Ways never expected, it can be positive or it can be negative. But either way, it presents one with the ability to learn from it whether there be good or bad consequences that stem from it. It’s something to look back on, a humorous anecdote to tell while at some posh party that’s more boring than actual fun, a lesson to teach the grandchildren one cool night around the living room’s fireplace. In the pieces such as “Shiloh” by Bobbie Ann Mason, “Lust” by Susan Minot, “Poem for the Young White Man who asked Me How I, an Intelligent, Well-read Person Could Believe in the War Between Races” by Lorna Dee Cervantes and "Coming to Class Consciousness" by Bell Hooks. Between the two protagonists in Bobbie Ann Mason’s story “Shiloh” the audience it exposed to a relationship that’s been through the thick and thin, yet is still hopeful. The authentic, natural affection Leroy and Norma Jean have make for a stronger story. From the text, one is able to tell how observant Leroy’s character is. How is able to notice the subtle nuance’s taking place in his town he’s never seen before. The usual farmer’s who hung about the courthouse were now nowhere to be seen, and new subdivisions began to materialize in the…

More Like a Nightmare. Bernie Sanders once said “For many, the American dream has become a nightmare”. The past notions that America is country in which people have freedom and the ability to better their lives has died within the last several decades. However, some are still under the belief that the dream lives. This has done nothing but make their lives and the lives of their dependents worse as their identity has become convoluted. The fact the American Dream is nothing but a dream as…

Thoughtfully selected books make wonderful gifts that can be enjoyed time after time and shared with family and friends. Contenders for 2015 book awards are ideal choices. This year’s winners and finalists include excellent selections for the fiction lover. Among them is the recipient of the Man Booker Prize, A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James. Inspired by the 1976 invasion of the home of singer Bob Marley, James creates multiple voices to give life to a forceful novel that…

John Updike Did you know that John Updike wrote a 70 page mystery story when he was only 14 years old? He said that he wanted to be recognized while he was still living. This is why he worked so hard to get published at an early age. There are many other reasons why they should keep his place in the literary canon for today and future generations. One of the reasons he should be remembered is that he was talented in ¬¬multiple fields. Also, he was known as a universal writer. John Updike should…

Author Summary Priscilla cummings is the author of many bestselling books. She since she was a little girl always enjoyed reading and writing. She has been an author since 1986 when her first published picture book Chadwick the Crab was released. As of 2012, she has made twenty–one book’s and currently lives in Annapolis, Maryland. She also has two cats both of Author Accomplishments • ABA Pick of the list for Fall (1997) • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan list (1999-2000) • American Library…

Essay #2 Censorship and Banned Books A person that challenges a book so it will get banned is foolish, ignorant ,and absurd. The American Library Association defines a Challenge to literature as an attempt by a person or a group of people to have literature restricted or removed from a public library or a school curriculum . Challenging a book is making a book more famous, because people now become curious and wonder why it's being challenged. People that want a book banned and decide to…

Should every kid get a trophy? In todays’ society, many people believe that all kids should get a trophy. Although if every kid gets a trophy then the kids, will lose the experience of working hard for an award, there would be no competition, and it will reward some kids who did not give any effort. Which is unfair to the kids who did put in effort. If every kid got an award then they would losing a very valuable life lesson that can only be learned by not getting an award. It teaches the…

A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence for your accomplishments. Receiving a trophy has been one of the most special and humbling feelings I have ever experienced in my life. It symbolizes my hard work, dedication, and has been a beneficial memory tool. Trophies can have different meanings for certain people, but with me a trophy symbolizes my long journey to get where I am today. Each trophy can tell its own story, and that is something so unique…

back to second grade. You may have participated in the spelling bee, or a little league team, or something having to do with competition. Do you remember everyone getting awards? Maybe. Now, do you still have that award? Probably not, because the award was pointless, which is why you more than likely can't remember what you received the award for. Now think back again, when you received this award, did you envy the first place winner? No, you were happy that you all got the same trophy. Yet…

Are people giving kids too much trophies. Lately kids are giving participation trophies for everything. Adults are giving too much trophies because It teaches that losing is bad. There's no participation trophies in the real world. It can also develop narcissistic traits. People are giving to many trophies to children. There now participation trophies for everything, only mildly ridiculous. I understand why they do it, giving them self confidence. Doing it in moderation is fine, but doing too…