I recently finished a book called Sophia’s war by world-renowned author, Avi. This book has won several awards because of it’s inspiring message of courage and hope to readers all over the world. Avi, the author is very well known for his incredibly mysterious stories that always keep the reader hooked; Avi has a gift … Continue reading Letter Essay Seven // Matt T
I’ve recently finished a book titled, “The Last Boy at St. Edith’s” by Lee Gjertsen Malone. Lee G. Malone is an avid reader, writer and former reporter. Lee is known for her extensive education in the English field. I chose to read this book because several of my friends told me that they really liked … Continue reading Letter Essay 6 // Matt T
The Trip As I pushed myself forward, I panicked as it swung around the corner. I had no other option but to keep skiing forward at this point. All of a sudden, I was swooped up by the chair and my skis were dangling below me. Then, a metal bar falls over my lap with … Continue reading The Trip / Matt Tortorelli
I recently finished reading a 257 page realistic fiction novel titled “Falling Over Sideways” written by Jordan Sonnenblick, a previous New York native & English teacher who was inspired to pursue a full-time writing career by one of his students’ brother’s who was diagnosed with cancer, hence his first novel “Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie”. … Continue reading Letter Essay #3 // Matt
Bio-Poem: Matthew Tortorelli Matt Honest, Thoughtful, Go-Getting Son of Heather and David, Brother of Nicholas Lover of Travel, Photography, and Sleep Who feels thankful for a roof over his head, to be able to learn, and have great friends Who finds happiness in a long sleep, good food, and an entertaining Netflix series Who needs … Continue reading Bio-Poem: Matthew