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Six Children’s Books Set in Afghanistan
My heart breaks for the people of Afghanistan. Of what has already happened and what will come with the Taliban in control of the whole country. Many of the stories below highlight educational opportunities for girls. All set in a country where education hasn’t always been possible, let alone encouraged.…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Places to Read
This is an awesome topic this week! I’m not a picky reader in terms of place. I grew up in a busy household with three siblings, pets, and lots of activities going on. That being said, I learned very quickly to read almost anywhere no matter how loud it is…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/16/2021
What I Read I’m in the middle of Siege & Storm by Leigh Bardugo and really liking it. I haven’t had a lot of time to read (again) this week, but I’m squeezing in a few minutes here and there. I’m excited because I’ve got a few days off this…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Secondary Characters Whose Story I Want To Know
I switched up this theme just a bit because I would love to read the stories listed below from the perspective of secondary characters! I find that so interesting! Oftentimes, authors already have this information pulled together as they write because they need to know where their characters came from…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/9/2021
What I Read I finished Shadow and Bone this weekend! I’m in the middle of the Netflix series and it’s very different from the book, but I like both of them. I put the sequel on hold, so I can’t wait to read the next one. I may have read…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Covers That Make Me Want to Read the Books
Some of these titles I’ve read, while others are new to me and I’m not sure how I missed them! These are some absolutely gorgeous covers that make me want to read the books, for sure. I love all sorts of covers, bright and bold, busy and full of clues…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/2/2021
What I Read It has been another busy week and at this point, I shouldn’t be surprised. I think every week is a busy week! I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but we’re short-staffed at the library which has left me working many Saturdays which has definitely cut into my…
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Four on Friday: Jumping Rope
I loved jumping rope as a kid. I was never coordinated enough to master double dutch, but loved the rhythm of jumping. In fact, I remember this Anna Banana book from my childhood! My siblings and I would try different rhymes as we took turns turning the rope and jumping…
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9 Books About the Olympics
A quick list with some great Olympic titles! Full of nonfiction, plus a few picture books for fun, this list will inspire kids to see how much work athletes put in to make it to the Olympic and Paralympic games. I wish there was as much coverage of the Paralympic…
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16 Middle Grade Books About Mental Health
After a surprising announcement from Simone Biles who pulled out of the team finals at the Olympics, I thought it was an ideal time to feature some middle grade titles featuring children and teens (siblings) with mental illness. Although no longer the taboo subject from even ten years ago, mental…
