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Captain Marvel Read Alikes
I was sadly disappointed with Captain Marvel. I really, really, really wanted to like it, but it took about 2/3 of the way through the movie before I finally connected with the character. I know they tried to work with flashbacks to create a mysterious background, but I just don’t…
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2019 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal
This will be my fourth year participating in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge! And it’s their 10th Anniversary this year, so there is plenty to celebrate. If you haven’t checked out my other themes for the A to Z Challenge: 2016 – Storytime Plans 2017 – Leadership Traits…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Audio Freebie
I catch up on my podcast listening when I hit the gym. I try to get to the gym at least four times a week, but that depends a lot on my schedule and my motivation. I know a lot of people who need to listen to music while working…
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Three on a Theme: Female Scientists
March is Women’s History Month, so each Friday my Three on a Theme will focus on picture book biographies of well-known and lesser-known women in history. This week, check out three women who preferred the company of animals to peoples – reptiles, sharks, and chimps! Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The…
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Black Panther Read Alikes
Black Panther has been my absolutely favorite Marvel movie – I loved the back story, the characters, and pretty much everything about it! For this week, I wanted to share some diverse YA titles with you! Definitely check out these amazing titles! Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor “Akata Witch transports…
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12 Spring Picture Books
Today is (finally) the first day of spring and what better way to celebrate than with some absolutely amazing Spring Picture Books! And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson Finding Spring by Carin Berger Let It Rain by Maryann Cocca-Leffler Lola Plants…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Spring 2019 TBR
There are some amazing titles coming out this spring! I can’t wait to take a look at these great middle grade and young adult titles coming out between March – June. Pie In the Sky by Remy Lai (Release Date: May 14, 2019) Hurricane Season by Nicole Melleby (Release Date:…
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Three on a Theme: Female Mathematicians
March is Women’s History Month, so each Friday my Three on a Theme will focus on picture book biographies of well-known and lesser-known women in history. This week, check out these three women mathematicians who wrote the first computer code, was considered a human computer, and the woman who coined…
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8 Books to Celebrate Pi Day
Any excuse to celebrate and eat dessert is a good day in my book! So, let’s celebrate Pi Day (3-14) with these great pie-themed books. With five picture and three middle grade titles, you’re sure to find a book you’ll love and maybe even a recipe to try! Apple Pie…
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Spider-Man Read Alikes
A teen superhero who isn’t always taken seriously by the Avengers, Spider-Man is out to prove himself. He doesn’t like balancing his superhero good deeds with spending time at school or feeling like Iron Man’s sidekick all the time. But, that’s what he’s got in common with the characters in…
