Author: Megan Taylor

Forsyth Magazines writer since 2015. Born in Texas, Megan was brought to North Carolina when she was only two months old. A recent graduate from Salem College, Megan has a degree in communication with a minor in history. She has a toy poodle named Gidget and, in her spare time, she loves cooking, music, reading and travel. Megan has also spent time in film, having appeared in two movies – an independent production and as an extra in studio film. “I love listening to an interviewee’s story and then sharing it with the community. Everyone has a story to tell, and I’m glad I can be a part of it,” said Megan.

The Lost Pirates of North Carolina’s Coast

Ahoy, matey! What did the ocean say to the pirate? Nothing, it just waved. Yes, this joke may be a little corny, but I think we can all admit that […]

Welcome to Your New Classroom A Teacher’s Letter to All Students at the Beginning of a New Year

To My New Students, Welcome aboard! I am your new teacher and can’t wait to journey with you in this new school year. Before we get started, there are a […]

Preventing the Summer Slide: Creating a Summer Reading Challenge for Your Child

Researchers have found that children can lose up to two months of reading skills during the summer months if they don’t continue to read. It is also recommended that kids […]

11 Books to Help Children Celebrate the Fourth of July

When you think of the Fourth of July, you think of parties, BBQs, cookouts, parades and fireworks. These events can be fun for kids of all ages. However, these festivities […]

12 Royally Fun Facts about Queen Elizabeth II and her Platinum Jubilee

Since February 6th, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has served the United Kingdom as their monarch, or better known, as their queen. For the past 70 years, through triumphs, tribulations, heartbreaks, […]

Life Skills 101: The 9 Skills Teenagers Should Know Before Leaving Home

There are many things a teenager needs to check off their to-do list before graduating from high school and heading off into their next adventure. There are certain classes to […]

A Look into Space: 15 Facts about the Final Frontier

Space, the sun, moon, stars, and planets have always fascinated me. Coined the “final frontier,” this area is still unknown to many and includes numerous undiscovered elements. However, much has […]

3 Easy DIY Home Decor Projects Just for You

Every now and then, a change can be nice. It could be a change in scenery, color, or something else. When spring comes each year, it’s a time for renewal […]

The Keys to Developing a Proficient Reader

Regardless of age, not everyone is an avid reader. Some people love to read and race through book after book. On the other hand, other people only read a handful […]

Eight Great Movies to Make You Forget About the Cold

The weather outside may be frightfully cold. Inside you may be bundled up in sweaters, blankets and fuzzy socks while the fire roars…but, with just the click of a button […]