A few years ago I attended my first Catholic mass in a busy church outside Birmingham. It was Easter Sunday. I sat in the nosebleed section.
Easter
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Literature
Immerse students in the power of words with a diverse collection of audiobooks, poems, and written works. These resources bring classic and contemporary literature to life, encouraging thoughtful discussion and a deeper appreciation for storytelling.
Legend Meets Legend
From the Audio Book and Writer’s Docks, Wisdom Harbour presents a unique fusion of two legendary talents! Jean Shepherd’s iconic voice with the timeless poetry of Robert Service provides an extraordinary combination of classic artistry.
Shoutin’
I drove out of Birmingham a little ways to meet my friend. I watched the interstate give way to pine trees. Pine trees gave way to farmland. Farmland gave way to cattle pastures. Somewhere deep in the sticks, my GPS went to be with the Lord.
The Gift of Dandelions
Dandelions dotted my childhood. When the long Michigan winter began to admit defeat, there were dandelions, spreading their leaves like fingers, flat and broad, across the greening grass with their tiny fists of buds in the middle. Their first spring appearance was signal for my mother to grab a plastic bucket and a long-bladed kitchen knife and head for the yard and meadow to harvest those tender plants and buds for our first batch of dandelion greens.
Lost and Found
The mall was crowded. I was maybe 5 years old. And I was lost. If you’ve ever been lost in the mall as a little boy you know true terror. I had somehow drifted from my mother. I had been distracted by—of all things—a magic show.
Nice Days
That was not a good night. It was not a good decade. I stopped believing in things. I went years without eating ice cream, watching baseball, or smiling.
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Have you “had it” with the cold? If you want to warm up quickly, read this one NOW! It’s brand new on The Writer’s Dock—and only 117 years old! Written in 1907 by Robert W. Service, The Cremation of Sam McGee is a poem you’ll actually enjoy and want to share with friends. This rhyming story is like a great song. It has everything—mystery, humor, action, horror, excitement…and a great punch line!
The Tell-Tale Heart
First published in 1843, this classic story is related by an unnamed narrator who tries to convince the reader of the narrator’s sanity while simultaneously describing a murder the narrator committed. Read for you by Andy Andrews.
Bert’s Thanksgiving
On a cold Thanksgiving Day, young newsboy Bert shares his humble meal with an old man he believes to be poor. But surprises await as the man’s true identity is revealed, changing Bert’s life forever. Written in 1915, filled with themes of generosity, resilience, and unexpected blessings, Bert’s Thanksgiving by J.T. Trowbridge is a heartwarming tale of kindness rewarded. Close your eyes and imagine this timeless story as it unfolds, reminding us that gratitude and giving can transform lives.