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22 Middle Grade Novels with Multiple Narrators
When done well, having multiple narrators for a novel is a really great way to see different perspectives of the same situation. I think this is really helpful for kids who are still learning about the world around them. Reading fiction has been shown to increase a reader’s empathy and…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing During the Second Half of 2023
I can’t believe June is almost over and we’re halfway through 2023! For today’s post, I’m focusing specifically on middle grade graphic novels as they’re one of the most popular collections in my library and we’re constantly looking for new titles to add. I think a lot of these titles…
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15 Picture Books with PreK Math Concepts
You’ll often hear adults exclaim, “I hate math!” or “I’m not good at math!” But, we don’t want preschoolers to think those thoughts before they’ve really gotten to understand basic math concepts. And that’s where this book list comes in, 15 picture books with PreK math concepts is a great…
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Storytime Theme: At the Beach
I love the idea of the beach, but inevitably, the amount of sunscreen and shade needed for me t to enjoy the beach without getting sunburnt negates all the best feelings. I love to hear the ocean waves, wiggle my toes in the sand, and dig in (nice beach pun!)…
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18 Middle Grade Books About Moving
Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, especially kids when trying to figure out how to start a new school, make new friends, and start new hobbies. Whether kids are actually moving or might have a new classmate that just moved to the area, these middle grade novels may…
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Director’s Thoughts – 6/21/2023
It’s Summer Reading time and it feels like most of my time is spent thinking, planning, talking, and even posting today’s Director’s Thoughts – 6/21/2023 about it! A time to engage families in the library even more so than usual and get kids excited about reading! Our library held our…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Summer 2023 To-Read List
I need more hours in my day! I want to be able to read all the amazing books out there. There are so many great books being published during the summer – there are just a few of them. I’m excited to read some of my favorite authors and found…
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12 Picture Books for a Bad Day
Sometimes you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and you’re just grumpy. You might not know why or how to make your day better and that’s hard! Today, I’m sharing 12 picture books for a bad day. These titles are great for opening up conversations with your…
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Storytime Theme: Camping
I loved camping when I was little. We had a cute little pop-up camper and we’d all squish inside. My parents would take us to Allegheny National Forest and we’d hike, explore, swim, float, and camp all over the area. We even took the camper all the way out to…
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Award-Winning Audiobook Titles
Audiobooks are an extremely popular way to read especially while also doing other things. If you’re commuting, working in the yard, or doing chores around the house, it’s extremely easy to listen to an audiobook. Most avid audiobook listeners have favorite narrators, whose job it is to immerse you in…
