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The War That Saved My Life Readalikes
When your friend/colleague/children’s librarian comes into your office with a huge smile and twirls, you know life must be good. Her most recent book discussion for middle school students was on The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley – a book that all eleven kids LOVED and were…
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/17/17
I read a lot this week, which probably equates to my stress level! We’re in the midst of hiring two full-time employees and making sure the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed is enough to make anyone crazy. I also finished shifting the entire adult fiction section (all…
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Weekend Plans
After a long week filled with meetings, a short staff and overall level of work that needed to be completed, this is how I’m spending my weekend: (and cleaning the house!)
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/10/17
I didn’t read exactly what I had planned to, but I did get a lot of reading done! I finished Refugee by Alan Gratz, which was amazingly powerful. It’s told from the perspective of three refugees – a young Jewish boy escaping Nazi-occupied Europe, a young girl escaping Castro’s government in…
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Summer Camp Titles for Middle Grade Readers
Although I didn’t spend my summers as a child at summer camp, many of my friends did and it always sounded like so much fun. Here’s a great list of titles for middle grade readers that are set in summer camp – Enjoy! Camp Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm &…
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Book Review: The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade
I’ve enjoyed a number of Jordan Sonnenblick’s books in the past and he even visited our library for an author visit program, so I had high hopes for The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade, but honestly, this wasn’t my favorite story.Maverick is starting sixth grade and this year he promises to…
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Book Review: Brightwood
Daisy only knows the house and gardens of Brightwood Hall, her mother suffered from a horrible tragedy and only goes out when it’s completely necessary and never allows Daisy to leave. With a stockpile of food and her mother’s Day Boxes (a box for each day filled with things that…
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20 Titles About Colonial America & the Revolutionary War
While Top Ten Tuesday is taking a break, I decided to create a different book list for today. Today, on Independence Day, I’m sharing 20 titles about Colonial America and the Revolutionary War. These titles share a wide range of experiences from different groups of people who lived through this…
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/3/17
I honestly have no clue how it’s already July… I feel like this year is flying by and although this new position is cutting into my reading time, I’ve started finding a good balance, which all pretty much when out the window this weekend. I’m spending the holiday weekend with…
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Authors Who Write for Adults & Kids
A number of authors dabble in different genres, but not as many attempt to write for both adults and children – it’s not easy! A book written for middle grade readers is going to sound differently than something written for teens which will also be different from something written for…
