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2021 Blogging A to Z: Theme Reveal
In the midst of one blogging challenge and I’m already working on the next month’s! I’ve been participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge since 2016. It’s such a fun way to blog and really pushes me to create content in a really unique way. Each letter of the…
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Never Too Old for Picture Books
I saw an opinion piece in the New York Times over the weekend and definitely had to share it! Entitled Your Kids Aren’t Too Old for Picture Books, and Neither Are You the article explains the bad rap picture books get in the literary world and how important they are…
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Author/Illustrator Spotlight: Leslie Patricelli
If you’re looking for some really great titles for a newborn baby or toddler in your life, you’ve got to check out Leslie Patricelli! Her board books are perfect for little ones! They’re full of big bold colors, simple words and concepts little ones can understand, and they’re a lot…
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Storytime: Lunar New Year
I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Lunar New Year! There aren’t a ton of Lunar New Year books available and most are specifically about Chinese New Year which is only one of many countries that celebrate Lunar New Year! Vietnam, Korea, Tibet…
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Storytime Theme featuring Black Authors
I’m hosting a special, virtual storytime this morning for my library in celebration of Black History Month! There are some amazing picture book biographies available about the many Black people who have made an impact, but they’re not always the best for younger crowds. Rather, we’re going to share a…
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World Read Aloud Day
Today marks the 12th annual World Read Aloud Day! LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day “in celebration of the power of reading aloud to create community, to amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right.” I’m definitely behind this movement. And it’s so easy! Read…
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Storytime Theme: Things That Go 2021
So, last week I talked about “intense interests” and how many kids gravitate to learning everything about dinosaurs. But, the most popular “intense interest” is all about Things That Go! Which, I’m honestly not surprised by. We have countless families asking us for books about cars and trucks. Rather than…
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Storytime Theme: Dinosaurs 2021
“Amma, can you make me an Ankylosaurus costume for Halloween?” This was my mom’s deep dive into dinosaur research for my nephew’s Halloween costume last year. You can’t easily find an Ankylosaurus costume at Party City. My nephew is five years old and is quite obsessed with dinosaurs right now!…
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Storytime Theme: Ice
Alright, it’s been a few weeks, but I’m back to offering some great books for storytime! What I love about this type of post is that it works equally as well for children’s librarians and preschool teachers as it does for homeschool families and families just interested in reading more!…
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Storytime Theme: Mittens
Looking for inspiration this morning and I found it as I got ready to walk my pup! I have specific dog-walking mittens that are worn out and a little grungy from 5 years of winter walks. But, they keep my hands warm and that’s the most important thing! Rather than…
