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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
Graphic novels are insanely popular at our library! So much so, that we’ve had to move them multiple times as the collection continues to grow. So, taking my inspiration from that, I’m sharing my most anticipated books releasing in the first half of 2023, graphic novel style! These ten middle…
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2023 Middle Grade Debut Authors (January – June)
Last week I was able to share a host of debut authors publishing picture books in 2023. Well, I’m back to share some 2023 Middle Grade Debut Authors (January – June). And with so many new authors being published in 2023, I’m posting the first half of the year today…
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Storytime Theme: Patterns
Our library struggled this past fall to engage a lot of families to attend our programming. We more often than not have too much interest in programs, so not filling up our programs was really throwing us for a loop! After brainstorming, asking families, and just being willing to try…
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2023 Debut Picture Book Authors
It’s my favorite time of the year when my TBR list grows exponentially with all the amazing new books being published this year. For the past few years, I’ve made it a goal of mine to share debut authors’ and illustrators’ works. It is extremely difficult to get published and…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books of 2022
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure for more information. Favorite Books of 2022 Beach Read by Emily Henry Amazon | Bookshop Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary…
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2023 Word of the Year
Happy New Year, readers! I can’t believe it’s 2023! I love these little opportunities to reflect, reorganize, and reset for a new year. Honestly, I feel the same way at the start of a new school year even though I haven’t been in school for years. And while I have…
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Storytime Theme: New Year’s
New Year’s is a great big celebration for so many people! It may be celebrated at different times of the year (Lunar New Year or Rosh Hashanah), but it’s all about a fresh start and new beginnings. Teach kids about New Year’s Eve with both fiction and nonfiction titles with…
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15 YA Must-Read Novels in 2023
I’m really hoping that by planning, I’ll actually be able to read a lot of the books on my TBR next year. I’m adding these 15 YA must-read novels in 2023 to my Goodreads account ASAP. And I’m loving the diversity of genres – fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction –…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Book Collection
I mentioned last week on Top Ten Tuesday that I don’t often purchase a lot of books to add to my personal collection. That being said, it’s really hard for me to not buy anything throughout the year. This list includes a few books I’ve purchased for myself. But, some…
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Storytime Theme: Mustaches & Beards
This is such a fun storytime theme! So many picture books center on mom and child relationships, whereas a few of these focus more on dads (or moose)! These somewhat silly books can make great read alouds for storytime or for one-on-one sittings with your favorite little one. Check out…
