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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer 2026 To-Read List
Summer is here and with it comes more time to read and relax… if you don’t work in a public library! We’re headed into our busy season with our Summer Reading Program having kicked off last week! And while it may be busier than usual at work, I’m hoping to…
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Owl Diaries Read Alikes
I truly believe that finding the “right” reading material for newly independent readers is one of the most difficult tasks. Here’s why. Let’s start with discussing independently reading. To me, this means that a child is reading a full story fluently (with maybe some minor stumbles) and also comprehends what…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes
It’s time to share the annual Bookish Wishes post for Top Ten Tuesday. It’s near Jana’s birthday, so she always likes to spread some joy and book love around with everyone! (If you’re unfamiliar, Jana has been the fearless leader of Top Ten Tuesday for 8ish years now). And while…
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Frog & Toad Read Alikes
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel is a classic in the easy reader format. And while I remember reading these books when I was (much) younger, they were published over a decade before I was even born! I think it’s common for parents and caregivers to share the books they…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books with Handwriting on the Cover
It’s amazing to me how much a font can change the mood or feelings the reader has! I love a handwritten font – it feels a little more personal to me, as if the main character is speaking directly to me. For today’s prompt, I chose ten young adult books…
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Raina Telgemeier Read Alikes
Raina Telgemeier is a crowd favorite in my library with titles like Smile, Drama, and Ghosts, as well as the illustrator of a number of Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel editions. And if you’ve got reader who have read all of her books more than once and are looking for even…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Can’t Believe I’ve Never Read
There are thousands of books I can’t believe I’ve never read, but for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday theme, I decided to highlight just ten classic children’s literature titles that I’ve never read. While I’m familiar with all of these titles, I haven’t had a chance to read them yet.…
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2026 Summer Reading 9th – 12th Grade Guide
Summer is the best time of year to read for fun, you don’t have the pressure of school and even with sports or a summer job, I bet there’s a little more flexibility in your schedule to read for fun! For some teens, reading for fun is a foreign concept,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books by Favorite Authors
It’s so hard to chose my favorite authors! I love all different types of authors for different reasons and at different times of my life. But, these ten books by these ten authors are ones that have stuck with me. I wanted to highlight some of my favorite middle grade…
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2026 Summer Reading 6th – 8th Grade Guide
While this is a newer project for me, I’ve been having a really great time creating these reading guides for this summer! Its fun sifting through different genres, checking out award winning titles from a variety of places and seeing what kids, teachers, and librarians are saying about these books.…
