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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…
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What My Blogging Workspace Looks Like
One of my favorite parts of learning about authors and illustrators is finding out what their workspace looks like. Are they neat and meticulous? Or do they have clutter around their space? Do they work from home, in a coffee shop, or in a shared working environment? For a long…
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Storytime Theme: Things That Go!
Transportation books are some of the most popular storytimes! Little ones (especially boys) love anything with wheels! My nephew is one such kid, his specialty is construction vehicles and tractors. Today’s storytime theme: things that go include books about trains, cars, taxis, and a host of other transportation vehicles in…
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Celebrate Teachers – 18 Books for Teacher Appreciation
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! And in my humble opinion, we should always appreciate and celebrate teachers. Now more so than ever after having to adapt to a completely different world of teaching! Like in any career, not every teacher out there is cut out to be a teacher.…
