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Read Alouds for Fifth Graders
I believe that one of the biggest disservices to children when it comes to literacy is that many caregivers stop reading aloud once a child has learned to read. Reading aloud is extremely beneficial to children of all ages and should continue long after they are reading independently. My niece…
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Great Books for Fans of the Bad Guys
The Bad Guys series is laugh out loud funny and I know this for a fact. I was spending a few days at my parents’ house and my niece and nephew stayed over for a sleepover and we were reading aloud the first book in the The Bad Guys series…
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Favorite Classic Christmas Stories
While it might be too early for most people to think about Christmas, there is such as thing as Christmas in July and I figured it was the perfect time to share some of my favorite classic Christmas stories! These were all books that we had growing up and each…
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Titanic Books for Curious Kids
The Titanic is a historical event that will live on forever. If you’re a millennial like myself, you’ll probably have some really strong memories of Celine Dion singing My Heart Will Go On with young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in your mind. I think it’s one of those things…
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12 Graphic Novels for Developing Readers
Graphic novels are some of the most favorite books in our library and for good reason! Kids love being able to support their text reading with illustrations! While the jury’s still out on whether or not it takes more brain power to read a graphic novel, there are studies that…
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Middle Ages in Middle Grade
I’m a big fan of historical fiction, especially in chapter books and middle grade. I devoured the American Girl series as a kid and really loved learning about times gone by. Today’s book list, filled with chapter books, middle grade titles, and nonfiction works focuses on one specific time period…
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Kate DiCamillo Read Alikes
Have you ever read an autor’s work and felt like you could read just about anything they ever write again? That’s how I feel about Kate DiCamillo. She’s a two-time Newbery Medal winner and her work ranges from out-of-this-world hysterical, to heartfelt and emotional. She has a way with words…
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Minecraft Books for Kids
The brand new Minecraft movie is getting released tomorrow! And I know that Minecraft is hugely popular in my library among kids, so I thought it was the perfect time to share some Minecraft stories and reference books for all the Minecraft fans out there. Sometimes, kids may be reluctant…
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2025 Blogging A to Z April Challenge: Theme Reveal
Can you believe April is around the corner already?!?!?! Spring is almost h ere and I’ve got daffodils poking through my garden beds. Although I love seeing flowers everywhere, I also love April because it’s the Blogging A to Z Challenge month! This will be my 10th year participating in…
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Read Alikes for Stuart Gibbs Fans
We’ve got a lot of readers in my library who love Stuart Gibbs’s books, especially the Spy School series. Stuart Gibbs is know for creating fun, page-turning stories that are entertaining to read! They are great book to recommend to kids who may be a little reluctant or hesitant to…
