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Top Ten Tuesday: Extraordinary Book Titles
I love these posts because they always make me think about books in new and different ways. I am a person, I will admit, that judges books by covers and titles. The more interesting the title, the more likely I am to read it. I love the way words sound…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/14/19
Last Week I’ve read two books this week, again, another really busy work week for me. But, the two books I read were both amazing – The Spinner of Dreams by K. A. Reynolds and Orge Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Look for my review of Ogre Enchanted coming this…
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9 Picture Books About Boats
With a view like this, how can you not think about boats of all shapes and sizes? I’m spending a few days in Erie, PA for the Annual Pennsylvania Library Association’s Conference right on the waterfront. Check out these 9 Picture Books About Boats with your own little sailor! 9…
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15 Monster Picture Books for Halloween
What’s autumn without a few monsters? I love these adorable monster picture books about misunderstood characters and a whole lot of fun! Stop by your local indie bookstore or library and check out a few for the weekend! Here are just 15 Monster Picture Books for Halloween. 15 Monster Picture…
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The Spinner of Dreams by K. A. Reynolds
Synopsis: “Inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways, The Spinner of Dreams draws from the author’s own experiences to create a story that feels timeless and universal. As she did in her debut The Land of Yesterday, K. A. Reynolds thoughtfully explores mental health and crafts an adventure…
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Some Very Exciting News!
I’ve got some very exciting news today! I am so excited to announce that I’m partnering with Little, Brown and Company to promote new, upcoming titles! These will include everything from picture books to young adults titles. And what is more exciting than receiving a box full of books from…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Character Traits I Love
This topic was a lot harder than I first thought it was going to be! I focused on middle grade characters and I think, for the most part, they have a lot of the same characteristics. Kids trying to figure out who they are and how they fit into the…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/7/19
Last Week I don’t know how, but work continues to be a little crazy! Between an intern and working adjusted hours with her and covering shifts as necessary while we’re down a few staff members, I’ve been working my tail off! Which means, when I finally have time to read,…
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Debut Children’s Book Creators
With literally thousands of books being published in the field every year, how do debut children’s book creators get noticed? It’s definitely not easy. So today, I want to share with you some resources for learning more about these titles. I also want to share information about the people behind…
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Scholastic Book Fair… Oh, the Memories!
I had a meeting with a school librarian yesterday morning. And as soon as I turned the corner of the library I saw it. The unmistakable silver rolling carts of books around the edges of the room. The Scholastic Book Fair holds quite the memories for me! As a child,…
