In a letter to Aristotle, the author (as Phaedrus) gives an overview of communication as it is now taught compared to what was learned in ancient times and suggests rhetorical principles that modern teachers should not forget. (PD)

Intended for preadolescents, this novel can serve as an antidote to the well-documented sexism girls encounter as they struggle with questions of self-esteem. It tells the story of 11-year-old Lily, harassed by a boy at school, but with a distinct advantage in that her flute teacher is a time traveler. In the novel, Lily travels back 3,500 years…