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March 3, 2023 at 02:47 am Reply

Jade

Ugh! I wish I had more things to talk about on here; I promise I still check here a few times a week, no matter what my schedule is life. But good golly is high school busy! Next year, I have the option to take three AP classes; AP Spanish, AP Calculus AB, and AP (also Dual Enrollment) World History. APWorld is the hardest class at my school--which is the number 4 Christian school in Georgia. Also a college prep school, which is also a school people say is harder than college. So, do you think I should take these classes? AP Spanish is a given, but I'm not sure about APWorld. At all. It would SO help with college but its a workload, and my sports season is in the fall!
Currently, I'm studying for my APHUG exam. I've been studying since before we started the unit in class. It's nice to learn, but kind of slow-going... my memory got worse (pooey!) so my mom and I review very often. My exam is next week.

Anyway, I can't wait for your next book to come out. July couldn't come soon enough! MIXED UP seems very promising; I love reading all of your books but I feel like that one will be a blast.

Last time I talked on here was a week ago. Crazy!

Be blessed,

Jade
March 3, 2023 at 04:52 am Reply

Gordon Korman

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Hi, Jade,

Good to know you're still out there, being as available as high school will allow you to be. Yes, it's very different from middle school, as I recall, 'way back in the dawn of time. I think the courses you take and the enrichment you want to take on should be discussed with your Mom, who seems to be really smart about stuff like that. She knows you better than I do. And she's also the person you depend on to know when your super-courses are a good idea, but also when your sports season is right up there in importance too.

I happen to think you can handle all of it, and sports too, but it might be a squeeze. And if you're wanting to do well, to advance, to get into sports, and to continue with your writing PLUS have a life, sometimes it turns out that you end up doing justice to none of it. That's where Mom comes in. She knows you better than you know yourself, I bet!

Don't stress! And save some of those lovely blessings for yourself. -----GK-----
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Hi, Jade,

Good to know you're still out there, being as available as high school will allow you to be. Yes, it's very different from middle school, as I recall, 'way back in the dawn of time. I think the courses you take and the enrichment you want to take on should be discussed with your Mom, who seems to be really smart about stuff like that. She knows you better than I do. And she's also the person you depend on to know when your super-courses are a good idea, but also when your sports season is right up there in importance too.

I happen to think you can handle all of it, and sports too, but it might be a squeeze. And if you're wanting to do well, to advance, to get into sports, and to continue with your writing PLUS have a life, sometimes it turns out that you end up doing justice to none of it. That's where Mom comes in. She knows you better than you know yourself, I bet!

Don't stress! And save some of those lovely blessings for yourself. -----GK-----
March 19, 2023 at 05:18 pm Reply

Jade

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It’s so weird how time flies!
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It’s so weird how time flies!
March 19, 2023 at 05:51 pm Reply

Gordon Korman

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Weird is the word for it! That's how the 12-year-old published author got to be 59! Weird and shocking! -----G-----
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Weird is the word for it! That's how the 12-year-old published author got to be 59! Weird and shocking! -----G-----
March 19, 2023 at 07:06 pm Reply

Jade

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Yes! I have to get on top of thr game before I’m 59 and haven’t written & published 101 books; I’m gonna beat you, you know! You’ve a great legacy and you inspire me too

Be blessed,

Jade
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Yes! I have to get on top of thr game before I’m 59 and haven’t written & published 101 books; I’m gonna beat you, you know! You’ve a great legacy and you inspire me too

Be blessed,

Jade
March 20, 2023 at 05:32 am Reply

Gordon Korman

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Ouch! Just what I needed -- a little competition. Well, I believe you! But I've had a pretty fair head start. ---GK-
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Ouch! Just what I needed -- a little competition. Well, I believe you! But I've had a pretty fair head start. ---GK-