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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/10/19
Last Week I didn’t get to any of my NetGalley titles this week. I ended up with a head cold that sapped all my extra energy after work. I was in bed by 9:30 almost all week and read only a few pages a night which really cut into my…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/3/19
Last Week I did it! I finished 18 middle grade and YA titles in May for the Bookémon Badgeathon! I read over 4,700 pages in 31 days and I had such a great time reading titles that have been on my TBR for quite a while and I even picked…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/27/19
Last Week I’m so close! I have to finish just one more book for my Bookémon Badgeathon! I’ve loved this challenge as it has helped me to plan my month of reading, cross off some of my long-standing TBR list, and tried a few titles that I probably would have…
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Four on Friday: EMS Week Picture Books
It’s the 45th Annual National EMS Week! And for that reason, I wanted everyone to know about some great books about ambulances and emergency medical services as well as firefighters and police officers. These are only four of many, many titles available for kids and if you’re looking for more…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/20/19
Last Week I’m continuing my quest to finish 18 books this month as part of my Bookémon Badgeathon. It was a busy week with a great long weekend spending time with extended family for my cousin’s wedding! Even with the busy-ness of the weekend, I finished four more titles and…
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Four on Friday: Ramadan Picture Books
People of the Muslim faith are currently celebrating Ramadan from May 5 – June 4. The month is spent fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to a Sharing Ramadan event at a local mosque. I really enjoy learning more about the Islamic faith. Plus,…
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Booklist
Check out the Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month booklist to celebrate May! The month of May celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which actually includes people from a lot of different countries and cultures all rolled into one month. With that said, I wanted to share…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/13/19
Last Week I’m still going strong in my quest to read 18 books this month as part of my Bookémon Badgeathon. Even with all the other things happening this week, I was able to read: A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi Two Can Keep a Secret by…
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9 Books to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Here are nine picture books that celebrate YOU! You also check out my list of of Great Middle Grade Moms (or at least ones that try really hard)! A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams Hush! A Thai Lullaby…
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Four on Friday: April Showers Bring May Flowers
It’s been dreary all week long, with spurts of rain, mist, and once in a while a little sun. All this weather led me to this Friday’s book list theme – April Showers Bring May Flowers. Check out these four great picture book titles and then head outside and plant…
