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    Storytime Theme: Fall

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    I know it’s still way too early for most people to be thinking about fall! Schools just let out for the summer, vacations have yet to be taken, but I also know that librarians and teachers are notorious for planning early! So, I wanted to make sure this was available…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: 2025 Bookish Wishes

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    *I got my weeks all mixed-up so this is actually last week’s topic, but you can also check out the actual theme for this week that I posted last week! Happy Belated Birthday to our fearless Top Ten Tuesday, Jana! Rather than sharing books that I want to add to…

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    Storytime Theme: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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    Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Monday in October and National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November. And while I am not Native or Indigenous myself, I think it’s important to celebrate the cultural diversity of our country when so much of…

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    Middle Grade Books with Autumn Vibes

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    As the weather begins to cool down, many readers begin looking for an atmospheric book to fit the change in seasons. For the fall, that often means thrillers and horror. And while I love a good page-turner, I’m a scaredy-cat when it comes to all things horror! So, you’ll find…

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    Storytime Theme: Yarn

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    As I continue to create storytime lesson plans, it sometimes gets a little more difficult to find themes that are new and exciting! But, I’m really excited about today’s theme – yarn. This turned out to be a really sweet and cozy storytime lesson plan that would definitely work during…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer 2025 to-Read List

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    *I got my weeks all mixed-up so this is actually next week’s topic, but I’ll circle back around and get to the one I missed next week! For many people summer is here! And while summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th, on the summer solstice, I always like to…

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    Storytime Theme: Underwater

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    It’s time to take a deep dive below the surface in this fun storytime all about being underwater! It’s not specifically an ocean theme or a swimming theme, rather just a fun water themed storytime that’s perfect for the heat of the summer! I loved pulling together a wider array…

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    YA Books with Autumn Vibes

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    While fall might not be seen as the best time to take up a new hobby (or get back into an old one), let me tell you why I think it’s the perfect time to pick up a new book! Fall is such an atmospheric season and if you’re the…

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    Storytime Theme: Movement

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    Have you ever had one of those storytimes where the kids have the zoomies and no matter what you do, they’re just not going to settle down? Well, instead of trying to fight against it, why not try embracing movement during storytime. If you’re looking for something completely different for…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: YA Summer Reads

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    With summer literally around the corner or already here for some students, it’s the perfect time to get some reading in just for fun! No pressure of school assignments and extracurriculars to compete with, summer time is a wonderful chance to read for fun. It’s often hard for teens to…