R.K. Leighton

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The Major Themes of Harry Potter and Why They Matter

The Major Themes of Harry Potter and Why They Matter I think it’s fair to say that the Harry Potter series is a modern classic, and a cultural touchstone almost ubiquitous in scope. For a time, it was impossible to not have an opinion on these books. They have been translated into over 70 languages, and they are together, the best-selling book series…

Horoscopes — A Poem by Julia Hwang

Horoscopes by Julia Hwang An Introduction -- Another week gone by, and with it the summer comes to a crushing halt. Whether you go back to school today, next week, or you’ve been out of school for some time, R.K. Leighton is here for you with another week of great content. Today we have another poem by the wonderful Julia Hw...

Burning Flowers — A Poem by Kylie Medina

Burning Flowers by Kylie Medina An Introduction -- Happy Hump Day! R.K. Leighton is here, as always, to help you get through your midweek, midday slump with just a dash of the beautiful written word. Today we have a poem by R.K. Leighton regular, Kylie Medina, titled “Burning Flowers”. It is a short, lyrical poem about the consequ...

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