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Many say now is the century of biology, the study of life. Genomics is therefore “front-and-centre”, as DNA, is the software of life. From staring at stars, we are now staring at DNA. We can’t use our eyes, like we do in star gazing, but just as telescopes show us the far reaches of the Universe, DNA sequencing machines are reading out our genomes at an astonishing pace.
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I was so happy to see this Gift Wrap Company bag that I illustrated, at Barnes and Noble recently. Perfect for Spring!!!
Recently we saw Super 8. I had been completely intrigued since seeing the trailers and the movie did NOT let me down. It was perfect. JJ Abrams wrote and directed this film about a group of middle schoolers who live in a small town, go to school together, crush on one another and are making a film. Then something disastrous happens and they have to save the day. It was THE PERFECT Middle Grade story. The dialogue was exactly what I used to hear in the classroom—jumping from one thought to another and back again, some cutting in, others staying aloof. The action was written exactly the way I’ve learned to write for a middle grade audience. And most importantly, the KIDS save the day. Anyone who writes for Middle Grade audience MUST see this flick. It was entertaining, the kids are cute, the characters are charming and the writing and direction are superb. And speaking of the direction. JJ Abrams is the master of suspense in this movie. He doesn’t throw the images in your face early on just for shock value. He tickles and teases until the suspense can’t be held any longer. Perfection! Continue reading →
