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    My Thoughts on the YMAs

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    Monday morning was an exciting day in the kid lit world. The American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards were announced! Now that I’ve had some time to reflect, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on the YMAs (for what it’s worth). If you’re looking for a complete list…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 1/25/2021

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    What I Read Work really gets in the way of my reading time! I was a Saturday Librarian again this week. And yes, it’s a thing. Check Twitter on any given Saturday for the hashtag #SaturdayLibrarian and you’ll see a host of librarians commiserating together! It’s definitely a time suck…

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    Donate Blood. Save a Life.

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    I’m going to brag on myself just a little today! This past Wednesday, I was able to donate blood for the first time! It was a little scary, a little uncomfortable, but I’m also really proud of myself. If you’re someone who gives blood regularly. I applaud you. Seriously. It…

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    Inauguration Thoughts

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    Yesterday was a good day. I get to wake up with a woman of color in the second highest position in our country this morning. And that is an exciting thing indeed. My niece is just three years old. She gets to grow up in a country where a female…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 1/18/2021

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    What I Read I’m finished We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly and I must say, it might be one of my favorites by Erin! Told from the perspective of three siblings, it’s an intriguing story of the days leading up to the Challenger shuttle launch. I found this…

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    Tools of the Trade: Pens

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    Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I’m going to try something new. I’m always super curious about what other bloggers use, how they work, and what works…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 1/11/2021

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    What I Read I’m working on my third novel of the week. And considering the week we’ve had, I’d say I’m doing well! Beyond what’s happening nationally, I worked six days this week which always cuts into my reading time. Plus, Saturday night I was getting ready to take my…

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    Bit About Books Winter 2021 Reading Challenge

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    I’ve mentioned this winter reading challenge a couple of times over the past few days and I finally have time to talk more in-depth about it. I’m excited about a reading challenge that is both flexible and exciting! I’m also biased because I’m good friends with one of the creators,…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 1/4/2021

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    What I Read I’m on a reading roll! And with my goal to spend more time on myself this year, I’m happy to report that my reading life is going really well! This week I read A Thousand Questions by Saadia Faruqi, Tune It Out by Jamie Sumner, Stand Up,…

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    Eat More Veggies

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    Continuing from my post yesterday about my 30-day yoga challenge for January. I also thought I’d share my first week of meal planning. I’ve mentioned in the past that my partner and I are trying to include more vegetarian meals into our diet, relying less on meat to provide protein…