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Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons Why I Love Kid Lit
This week’s theme is one that I absolutely adore! Reasons why I love fill-in-the-blank could go in any number of ways and I know that other bloggers will find amazing things they love to share too! But, my thoughts immediately went to the KidLit world. It’s an amazing space and…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/18/2020
Last Week Before the coronavirus hit, my partner and I had planned a few home improvement projects that we’re now finally able to start working on (with contractors being allowed to work again). Besides a new roof (and gutters) and a fence for the dog, we’ve been looking at getting…
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Breakfast for Dinner: Vanilla Dutch Baby
I love a good breakfast for dinner situation! And the coronavirus has definitely upped my game as so many breakfast dishes are perfect for using ingredients from your pantry. This week we tried a Vanilla Dutch Baby from the Food Network website. It was super simple to make and absolutely…
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Mad, Bad & Dangerous To Know by Samira Ahmed
Synopsis: “Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men. It’s August in Paris and 17-year-old…
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Storytime Theme: Bears
This was such a fun story! I taught the kids how to say “more” in sign language which was perfect for Bear Wants More. Bear Came Along is such a fun story to read aloud and share. And finally, Orange, Pear, Apple, Bear is a fun tongue twister that kids…
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Slice of Life: Grateful for “My People”
Without going into many details (and I hate vague posting), work has been challenging in the face of COVID-19. First, most librarians (me included) choose this career to make a difference in our community. Our building has been closed for two months now and honestly, I’m not sure when we’ll…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’ve Abandoned (or almost abandoned)
For many years, I felt the need to finish a book if I started it. Now, I’m much more lenient about letting go of a book that doesn’t grab me in the first 50 pages or so. I figure that either I can come back to it at another time…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/11/2020
Last Week Reading continues to be my life raft in the midst of this crazy storm. I read a lot this week but two were graphic novels, one was a novel in verse, and another was an elementary age nonfiction. Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon (Middle Grade…
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12 Picture Books to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies out there! Today I’m sharing 12 picture books to celebrate Mother’s Day. I’m hoping that you’ll find a variety of moms and mom-adjacent people who play important roles that reflect your family in the pages of these books. Enjoy your day moms, you…
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Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon
Synopsis: A girl journeys across her family’s land to save her grandmother’s life in this captivating and magical debut that’s perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish. Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift—all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it’s something…
