Discover Your Strengths! by Jennifer Cyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi We are all more powerful than we realize! en-us 2020-08-01 22:26:32 UTC 2024-10-05 10:32:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png What is Fantasy Fiction? jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667217336
  • imaginary worlds
  • magical powers
  • supernatural creatures
  • believable impossibility
    • What are the types of Fantasy?
    • Dark Fantasy
    • Superhero Fantasy
    • Epic Fantasy
    • Fairy Tales, Myths, and Folklore
    • Urban Fantasy
    • Historic Fantasy
    • Science Fantasy*
    • Paranormal Fantasy 
    • Modern Fantasy
    *Is Science Fiction the same as Science Fantasy?
                           No.
    Science fiction often takes place in a dystopian society sometime in the future and contains elements of advanced technology. A fantasy story, on the other hand, is usually set in a fantasy realm and includes mythical creatures and supernatural powers.

    Many fantasy fiction books are parts of a greater whole. Fantasy fiction tends to exist in trilogies or even longer series which only extends the adventure!

    ]]>     2020-08-01 22:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667217336     Theme - Self-Discovery jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667229898 Fantasy fiction for young adults invites readers to explore many different themes. A common theme in fantasy fiction is self-discovery. What makes you resilient? What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do you fit in this world? Young adults are on the cusp of self-discovery and the themes found in fantasy fiction will resonate deeply for high school students who are also discovering who they are and where they fit in this world. 

    As a reader of fantasy fiction, you will encounter themes such as Good verses Evil, courage in the face of adversity, a quest for knowledge or power, friendship, heroism, identity crisis, fear of failure, and so much more. While readers will recognize many themes in fantasy fiction, what makes the genre so unique are the settings, creatures, cultures, mystical powers, and whatever else the imagination of the author has lent to the story. 

    ]]>     2020-08-01 23:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667229898     Purpose jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667233225 The purpose of this book promotion is to invite high school readers in grades 10-12 to explore a genre they might have been unaware of before or were possibly avoiding because they were not certain they would enjoy the stories that make up this type of fiction. The themes found in fantasy fiction are generally recurring and will resonate for young adult readers who are also on their own quests to discover their strengths, overcome weaknesses, and find their place in this world.

    In the event a reader is already familiar with this genre, the hope is that this book promotion will provide an introduction to new authors of the fantasy fiction genre, new worlds to explore, and more resources to continue discovering new books!

    Fantasy fiction has a long literary tradition, so this book promotion contains a variety of titles some may have heard of in the past, but it will also include newer titles from modern writers. A reader may begin their journey into fantasy fiction anywhere they decide. Just jump on into the fantasy that resonates!

    Fantasy fiction is well-represented by the familiar standards such as The Hobbit and The Wheel of Time series, but by examining the titles and summaries here readers may find many other stories outside of the ones with which they are familiar.

    There is no right or wrong series to begin a journey into fantasy fiction. Students can read the book summaries complied in this book promotion and choose the fantasy story that sparks their interest.

    ]]>     2020-08-01 23:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667233225     Audience jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667235957 Students in the 10th through 12th grades will have more consistent access to these texts, but students from lower grades with a passion for this genre will also enjoy investigating these titles and may have already encountered some of these texts on their own.

    Some texts here were chosen for their accessibility over another series. For instance, the Lexile reading level for Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World and Terry Brooks' The Sword of Shannara, are both lower than the Lexile score for The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings series. This being said, both Brooks and Jordan have said on record that their individual series are closely inspired by Tolkien's classics. Students may struggle with access to Tolkien, but find access to the stories by Brooks and Jordan, eventually moving into the Tolkien series of books. ]]>     2020-08-01 23:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667235957     The Hobbit jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667241716 By J.R.R. Tolkien
    Citation:
    Tolkien, J.R.R. (1937) The hobbit, or There and back again. New York, NY: Ballantine Books.]]>     2020-08-02 00:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667241716     The Sword of Shannara jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667242719 By Terry Brooks
    Citation:
    Brooks, T. (1977). The sword of Shannara. New York, NY: Ballantine Books. ]]>     2020-08-02 00:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667242719     Dragon Sword and Wind Child jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667248034 By Noriko Ogiwara
    Translated by Cathy Hirano
    Citation:
    Ogiwara, N. (1993). Dragon sword and wind child (C. Hirano, Trans.). San Francisco, CA: VIZ Media, LLC. (Original work published 1988)]]>     2020-08-02 00:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667248034     Children of Blood and Bone jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667250061 By Tomi Adeyemi
    Citation:
    Adeyemi, T. (2018). Children of blood and bone. New York, NY. Henry Holt and Company.]]>     2020-08-02 00:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667250061     Secrets of Green and Gold jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667250867 By Jo Holloway
    Citation:
    Holloway, J. (2019). Secrets of green and gold. Jo Holloway Books.]]>     2020-08-02 00:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667250867     The Eye of the World jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667251889 By Robert Jordan
    Citation:
    Jordan, R. (1990). The eye of the world. New York, NY. Tom Doherty Associates, LLC.]]>     2020-08-02 01:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667251889     Jade City jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667252442 By Fonda Lee
    Citation:
    Lee, F. (2017). Jade city. New York, NY. Orbit Publishing.]]>     2020-08-02 01:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667252442     Photo of Physical Display jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667253647 Choose the Book that Speaks to You!]]> 2020-08-02 01:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667253647 Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667258688 Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who is living his best hobbit life in The Shire with all of his hobbit friends. He is content to eat six large meals a day, wander around barefoot, and give and receive presents. He has a great friend in the Wizard named Gandalf, but he really was not expecting Gandalf to insist he join him on a dangerous quest for a magical ring to defeat the evil Sauron. How will Bilbo Baggins see this adventure through?!

    Written by Tolkien in the year 1937, the story does not show it's age at all because of the fantasy setting (world) in which it takes place. The themes of heroism, good verses evil, adventure, and more resonate as much today as they did nearly 100 years ago!]]>     2020-08-02 01:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667258688     Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667259655 The Hobbit is a well-known classic that serves as a prelude into The Lord of the Rings fantasy fiction series. The story introduces readers to the fantasy world of The Shire and the customs and traditions of the various inhabitants and creatures that make up this fictional world. It is clear that no characters in this text have confidence in the ability of a small hobbit. Even Bilbo has no confidence in his ability to be successful on this dangerous journey! Readers will need to see how Bilbo's quest proves to himself and others that he is a strong and capable hobbit!

    Essential characters are introduced in this book, so it does serve as an entry point to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 

    Many readers will be familiar with this story through the cinematic retelling of this classic fantasy fiction series. Whether you have seen the movies or not, why not give this book a try!?]]>     2020-08-02 01:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667259655     Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667264418 In The Sword of Shannara, Shea Ohmsford, the half-elven, adopted brother of Flick Ohmsford, is told he must find a magical sword which only he can wield to defeat the evil Warlock Lord named Brona. But time has buried so much history that it is difficult for Shea to believe in the old stories. Even after the mysterious druid named Allanon comes to Shea and insists that he believe in the danger that the Warlock Lord poses, Shea hesitates to believe his life is in peril. Only after a pack of Skull Bearers come searching for Shea does he realize there may be truth to the ancient stories.

    As in many fantasy fiction stories, the main protagonist is not aware of his heritage! He believes he knows exactly who he is and what he is capable of achieving. He discovers he has a birthright he cannot ignore and he is compelled to leave the comfort of his hometown and embark on a quest that will show him he is so much more than he ever dreamed!]]>     2020-08-02 02:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667264418     Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667269284 As in many fantasy fiction stories, the main protagonist is not aware of his heritage! He believes he knows exactly who he is and what he is capable of achieving. He discovers he has a birthright he cannot ignore and he is compelled to leave the comfort of his hometown and embark on a quest that will show him he is so much more than he ever dreamed!

    Will you like this story?
    Do you like Dungeons and Dragons? How about epic quests with a group of companions you can put your trust in along a dangerous journey? Does this sound suspiciously like The Hobbit? Well, author Terry Brooks has made no secret of the fact that his Sword of Shannara series was inspired by his love of Tolkien's Hobbit stories.

    All that being said, remember that this is fantasy fiction and where you may sometimes encounter similarities, you will most certainly find these stories are stylistically unique from one another as each author has painstakingly created an entirely different world inhabited by intricately developed beings with individual motivations.

    Written in 1977, this story may offer readers new to the fantasy fiction genre more access due to it's more familiar writing style. If you have tried to read books by Tolkien in the past but found them a little difficult to get into, you might want to give The Sword of Shannara series a try. 

    Also, it should be noted that if you do find yourself enjoying the Shannara series, Terry Brooks eventually wrote a total of 20 Shannara stories! This is a series you can lose yourself in for sure!]]>     2020-08-02 02:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667269284     In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667271569 The Shannara Chronicles television show lasted two seasons. While the show did not last long enough to tell the entire tale, the first two seasons were well-received by critics. Take a look... after reading the book!]]> 2020-08-02 02:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667271569 Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667280387 Saya is a 15 year old who is raised to worship the Light. However, it is discovered that she is actually a Water Maiden, making her a Leader of the Children of Darkness. She has been reincarnated many times in an effort to master her own hatred and fear and to find the Dragon Sword and tame its destructive powers in order to bring about peace. Can she develop her ability to love and forgive in order to accomplish her mission?]]> 2020-08-02 03:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667280387 Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667282429 This story borrows from Shinto mythology opening up a fantasy fiction world that draws upon myths from another culture. Some fantasy fiction stories incorporate fairy tales and folklore into their stories bringing about some familiarity while maintaining the fantasy. 

    In this story, a young woman is learning who she is and what she must accomplish in order to be successful. She clearly struggles to overcome things about herself which are not helping her achieve success. We all have things we love about ourselves and things we know we need to work on and improve. Saya demonstrates the hard work we must sometime do within ourselves in order to accomplish our goals.

    Fantasy fiction is limited only by the author's imagination. Your exposure to fantasy fiction is only limited by what you are willing to try reading next. Why not explore fantasy fiction written outside of your familiar culture and discover what influences from folklore and mythology outside of your own can do to inspire new and creative universes?]]>     2020-08-02 03:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667282429     Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284745 They killed my mother.
    They took our magic.
    They tried to bury us.
    Now we rise.

    17 year old Zélie is one of the few remaining survivors of a genocide against people who possess magic. Zélie is a Dîviner, but the war against her kind has left her separated from access to her Gods and her power. King Saran has eradicated magic where he can but he has also enslaved those who escaped death to use as his personal army. Zélie must keep her growing magical powers hidden in order to survive, but she must also learn how to use her powers which continue to grow stronger. It's a particularly confusing time for Zélie as she finds herself falling for the Crown Prince named Inan. This story depicts epic battles in a war for survival and acceptance.]]>     2020-08-02 03:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284745     Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284775 This story borrows from Nigerian mythology and offers representation of strong, black female characters who are not playing supportive roles to male leadership. Fantasy fiction is made all the better by integrating influences from other real-world cultures and bringing in voices from across all demographics.

    In this story, Zélie has a good idea about who she is, but she is only beginning to understand the strengths of her abilities. She has to learn what she is capable of even while fighting for survival and continuing to mourn the loss of her loved ones. ]]>     2020-08-02 03:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284775     In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284798 Meet Tomi Adeyemi as she is interviewed by a BBC reporter about the inspiration for her book Children of Blood and Bone. Discover her enthusiasm for her personal heritage which lead to the development of her characters and the fantasy world they live in.]]> 2020-08-02 03:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667284798 In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667297685 Do you know that references to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are made all throughout social media, film, television, and more? Once you read the series by Tolkien, you may find yourself in on many jokes!]]> 2020-08-02 04:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667297685 In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667298984 Enjoy fan art inspired by the story Dragon Sword and Wind Child. ]]> 2020-08-02 04:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667298984 Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667300238 BBC What's New? (2018). Meet children of blood and bone writer Tomi Adeyemi. Youtube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/9ooqgrY_uxQ

    ]]>     2020-08-02 05:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667300238     Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667300310 Myang22. (2012).  Dragon sword and wind child-Color of the sky. Youtube. Retrieved from
    https://youtu.be/_zj89AGY0ic

    ]]>     2020-08-02 05:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667300310     Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667302070 Cotter, P. (2019, March 7). Why Shannara chronicles was cancelled by Spike. Screen Rant. Retrieved from https://screenrant.com/shannara-chronicles-season-3-cancellation-reason-news/

    ]]>     2020-08-02 05:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667302070     Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667302594 Rose, C. (2012, September 18). Top ten hobbit references in popular culture. Quirk Books. Retrieved from https://www.quirkbooks.com/post/top-ten-hobbit-references-popular-culture

    ]]>     2020-08-02 05:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667302594     Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303878 14 year old Cara Ransome is about to start high school. As if she wasn't stressed out enough about that, she's suddenly begun to hear voices which insist she listen to them as they tell her of a secret and ancient world. Cara is told that world she cannot see is in trouble. The voices ask for her help in saving them. When familiar voices begin to disappear, Cara realizes she must take action even if it means she's not "normal."]]> 2020-08-02 05:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303878 Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303897 Secrets of Green and Gold is one of the newest additions to the fantasy fiction genre. Much praise has been afforded to the story and its author for what is described as its contribution to "Urban Fantasy." 

    How does this fantasy fiction story fit the theme of this book promotion? Cara struggles to accept her unique abilities while determined to fit in with her peers. Much of her internal conversation focuses on her desire to fit in and be "normal" like her peers. What makes us each unique can be an asset if we allow it to become one. There is power in your diversity! Embrace it!]]>     2020-08-02 05:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303897     In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303939 Meet the author Jo Holloway! In this post, you will learn how Jo Holloway became an independent publisher of her hit fantasy fiction series. Be inspired by Jo Holloway's journey to becoming a published author! Do not give up on your writing aspirations!]]> 2020-08-02 05:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667303939 Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667310624 Holloway, J. (2019, November 12). Guest post: My indie journey. Writing Academy Blog. Retrieved from https://blog.writingacademy.com/my-indie-journey/]]> 2020-08-02 05:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667310624 Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667608247 There are a lot of characters in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. Also worth noting, this series takes place over 14 books! Rand al'Thor is the quintessential hero who initially rejects his destiny. After being found as an infant abandoned on a mountainside by his adoptive father, Rand eventually grows up and learns that he is the Dragon Reborn who's life is tied to the Wheel of Time as it spins endlessly. The author, Robert Jordan, passed away before he was able to complete this elaborate fantasy fiction series, but another author named Brandon Sanderson, stepped up to take on the task and completed the series by adding three books to  complete the adventurous tale of Rand al'Thor. ]]> 2020-08-03 00:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667608247 Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667626477 This fantasy fiction series introduces the readers to another hero who does not yet realize that he is, indeed, a hero! Rand al'Thor's strengths lie in a personal narrative he knows nothing about. He struggles to accept his inherited greatness and the expectations that come with his true identity.

    Similar to The Hobbit/The Lord of the Rings series, this fantasy fiction will resonate for those who enjoy an epic journey. While the texts can be lengthy, the vocabulary provides more accessibility than The Lord of the Rings. Checking in with the Lexile website, The Lord of the Rings scores a 1000L on the Lexile scale, The Eye of the World scores 810L.]]>     2020-08-03 01:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667626477     In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667631550 Listen to the prologue of The Eye of the World and get hooked on this epic adventure!]]> 2020-08-03 01:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667631550 Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667633518 Goofyology. (2015, January 4). The wheel of time, book 1: The eye of the world, prologue: Dragonmount. (Youtube). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/z0WUBCVpYRI

    ]]>     2020-08-03 01:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667633518     Annotation jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667638730 Magic and kungfu! Jade City is set on a Japanese island called Kekon. Here, Jade is used to enhance magical abilities which are used by the people to protect Kekon from invasion. However, a drug has been invented which makes it possible for anyone to wield the power of Jade threatening the sanctity of Kekon and the peace between clans. This story won the World Fantasy Award in 2018 for it's gritty depiction of a fantasy metropolis rocked by the destruction of ancient laws which had kept the peace for generations.]]> 2020-08-03 01:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667638730 Justification jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667648098 The character of Anden emerges as one who is struggling to find his identity in a country at war. Anden was adopted and fears he will not live up to the name of the family who adopted him. Ultimately, he advocates for himself and his beliefs, but this is just the beginning of Anden's story. A lot remains to be seen.

    Fonda Lee's Jade City is brings in Japanese culture to this fantasy fiction book promotion. Not only that, Jade City has been recognized for excellence by being awarded the World Fantasy Fiction Award! Recommendations may come from a variety of sources when looking for your next fantasy fiction novel to enjoy, it is good to know that there are professional organizations that are also invested in bringing attention to new titles in fantasy fiction.]]>     2020-08-03 01:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667648098     In Pop Culture jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667648153 Would you like to know what other fantasy fiction and authors competed against the award winning Jade City? Here is the list of the competition faced by Fonda Lee in 2018. Maybe check out some of the books on this list!]]> 2020-08-03 01:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667648153 Citation: jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667652539 Retrieved from http://www.wfc2018.org/nominations2018.php]]> 2020-08-03 02:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667652539 Remember.... jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667665821 Just like the protagonists in these books, you have many hidden strengths and talents just waiting to be discovered. Sometimes we have to take a chance and believe in ourselves in order to discover who we are and what we are good at in this world. Celebrate your diversity. What makes you special also makes you strong!

    There are many fantasy fiction books to explore. Some fantasy fiction series begin as trilogies but then expand beyond that number as the author continues to build his/her fantasy fiction world. Consider The Shannara Chronicles with its 20 books or The Wheel of Time series with its 14 books.
    Some fantasy fiction series are just beginning and may comprise a trilogy... for now! Children of Blood and Bone, Secrets of Green and Gold, and Jade City are all new additions to the fantasy fiction genre. If you find yourself enjoying a fantasy fiction book series, check out the author's Facebook page or website and leave them a message about what you are finding so enjoyable in their writing. Everyone appreciates encouragement to keep going!]]>     2020-08-03 02:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667665821     Explore More! jennifercyphers https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667769947 SIX Latinx Fantasy Novels You Can't Miss!]]> 2020-08-03 05:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifercyphers/3xnf5wlpgvf8v6zi/wish/667769947