04.30.21

Take It From
The Dragons
(HTTYD)

about rachel

 Rachel Judith Leitch discovered the book of writing when she was seven. She’s been turning pages ever since! She lives her own American adventure in northern Indiana, with her parents, three sisters, two brothers, and a dog who thinks he’s the hero of her story. She has multiple novels she hopes to have considered for publication including the Dare trilogy, a young adult historical series; and From the Scribes of Morganshead, a series of young adult fairy tale retellings. When she’s not hidden away penning young adult and middle grade fiction, she’s trying to fit all her reads on her shelf in a somewhat organized manner, rambling through American history, daydreaming at the piano, or teaching students to be just as bookish as she is. In all her adventures, she learns how to shine brighter for the Father of Lights.

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
James 1:17

Why You Don't Need A Fishhook
(Disney's Moana)

March 26, 2021

The opening song Where You Are insists that “you can find happiness right where you are” (along with a bunch of random stuff about coconuts that I have yet to figure out). And the movie proves it’s true. Moana loves her island. She might have stayed there forever.

But the ocean called her to something different.

So Moana bravely defies tradition and sails off into the ocean alone. Oh, did I mention she can’t sail? If it weren’t for the ocean's "help" and running into Maui, she might have gone in circles forever.

The more obstacles Moana and Maui run into, the more it becomes evident that Moana is not prepared for this role.

How A Simple Children's Book
Speaks To Us

February 26, 2021

As a paraprofessional at an elementary school, I assist in leading reading groups in many different grade levels. I show up with books to read and listening ear at the scheduled time.

But sometimes the classes just aren't quite ready for me at the scheduled time. In that case, I sit in the back and glance over my lesson plans one last time as I wait a few more minutes.

But on this particular day, I found myself listening along with (most of) the class.

ABOUT rachel

Rachel Judith Leitch has multiple novels (for children, middle grade, and young adults) on the road to publication.

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