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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Winter 2020-2021 TBR
Typically in December, I begin searching for “Best of” and “Favorites” lists to see what titles I’ve missed over the course of the year. I love ending (and beginning) with some really great titles that my colleagues and friends on social media are gushing about. This year, with everything going…
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2020 Sydney Taylor Book Award
Happy Hanukkah to all my readers who are celebrating this year! I love learning about cultural and religious celebrations throughout the year. Every family has their own traditions surrounding how they celebrate holidays which means you’ll never find a book that accurately portrays every holiday experience. But, I think it’s…
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2020 Gift Guide: Middle Grade Novels
There are so many amazing middle grade novels that were published in 2020! I’m highlighting just 25 that would make amazing gifts this holiday season on my 2020 Gift Guide: Middle Grade Novels. Middle grade novels are some of my favorite books to read. Authors writing for this age group…
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2020 Gift Guide: Easy Readers & Chapter Books
Yesterday was all about the littles, today I’m sharing 25 easy reader and chapter book titles that are perfect for emerging readers and those ready for the next step! Many books in these categories are part of a series. I’ve given you the most recent title in the series and…
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2020 Gift Guide: Board Books & Picture Books
Today I’m sharing 25 board books and picture books that would make great gifts this holiday season! With all of these titles having been published in 2020, you’re less likely to be getting a duplicate copy for the readers in your life. Whether you’re looking for silly, sweet, empowering, or…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Winter Reads
Winter is coming! And with it, some amazing stories about the season. These are perfect books to read aloud to the whole family under a warm, cozy quilt with a cup of hot cocoa! I also just finished up a list on hibernation and migration if you’re interested in looking…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Want to Re-read
With so many books being published, I rarely re-read titles anymore. As a kid, I re-read the books on my shelves over and over again. Now that I have (almost) daily access to new books, I don’t often sit down to re-read. In fact, I don’t even like to start…
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National Native American Heritage Day
Thanksgiving has a fraught history here in the United States. Many people choose to see this national holiday as a time to spend with family and friends. Others are using Thanksgiving as a learning experience to better understand the history of Indigenous people in the United States and how their…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things I’m Thankful For
This is a completely necessary exercise in thought that I needed right about now. I know that in the scheme of things I am blessed beyond measure. But 2020 sure seems to be kicking my butt. Between coronavirus, coronavirus adjacent, and just other random stuff I feel like the rug…
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Four on Friday: World Children’s Day
Today is World Children’s Day, an international holiday created by the United Nations in 1954. It is celebrated “each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.” How do we celebrate World Children’s Day? How do I pick only four titles to share on a…
