Cade Posner

 I am so glad I choose to do the Story Lab option for this week. The danger of a single story really spoke to me and with all the things going on in the world today. The author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie began reading at an early age though all the stories she read none had characters who looked liked her or lived a life similar to her. This is terrible for anyone living in the world today. Having the drive and motivation to read, but then hear there isn't anyone like you written about can break anyone. Why would anyone want to push forward and strive for the best life if they believe they will not be recognized? I think in any field wether it be sports, politics, pop culture, and even television if there is not someone similar to you in that field it is hard to imagine yourself there. For example, this next Vice President will be the first female to ever hold that office. It will also be the first time young women can imagine themself holding that office, it gives them a goal ...

English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs with illustrations by John D. Batten (1890). This story was super funny to me especially after I looked up pictures to use fro my blog. A lot of the images that popped up were for Henny Penny fryers. This all makes sense because this whole story focused on a group of animals mostly birds, such as a duck trying to reach the King to alert him the sky is falling. Though along the way the group runs into a wolf who says they are going the wrong way. He takes them in the opposite direction and leads them one by one into a dark cave killing each of them except for Henny Penny. She wises up and turns and runs away. This story has a significant message that all should keep in mind. Though we should be able to trust everyone we come into contact with we sadly cannot. Keep in mind who you are speaking with and ensure you can trust them before risking anything.  Photo provided by: Illustrations for Children  https://www.pinterest.com.au/alittleout/ill...

 Story source: English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs with illustrations by John D. Batten (1890). I selected to write about this story because growing up this was one of my favorite tales to hear. After re reading this tale for the first time in years I forgot just how long and detailed it is. The lessons found within in it are also something every individual should take with them throughout life. The story is funny seeing just how much the wolf controls. He gets his way with each pig until he reaches the third. This is the wisest of them all, and this lays the foundation for what people need to carry in life with them. This pig realizes he physically does not compete with the wolf and needs to outsmart him. Just like in life when we compete for things wether on the playing field or for a job, we must highlight and utilize our talents. This piggy outsmarts the wold each time he arrives, eventually frustrating him to the point he is willing to come down a burning chimney. As this sto...