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    Go Camping with Picture Books

    August 4, 2017 /

    My parents were (and still are) pretty cool – they’d pack all four of us up (with the dog), maybe some cousins and we’d go camping all around western PA in the summer. We had a small pop-up camper and I absolutely loved every minute of it! So I’ve created…

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    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/5/17

    June 5, 2017 /

    So, what I planned to read, just didn’t happen, but I was proud of myself for getting a stack of books read on Saturday, compliments of my BEA experience! I’m Just No Good At Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups by Chris Harris, illustrated by Lane Smith Groovy…

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    2016 CYBILS Awards

    February 15, 2017 /

    The awards have been announced! The CYBILS (Children’s and Young Adult Blogger’s Literary Awards) are announced on February 14th of each year. The award began in 2009 to “recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” The categories include: Audiobooks…

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    #ReadYourWorld

    January 28, 2017 /

    In all my excitement to celebrate the Year of the Rooster with a great booklist for Lunar New Year, I missed Multicultural Children’s Book Day yesterday!  A day to celebrate multicultural books and reading.  Take a few minutes to check out the Read Your World hashtag on Twitter with lots…

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    2016 CYBILS Finalists

    January 4, 2017 /

    Looking for more to add to your TBR list? Look not further than the 2016 CYBILS Finalists. Over the thirteen different categories, there were 1,163 books nominated.  99.7% of which were read by at least one reviewer while 98.6% were read by more at least two reviewers.  That is a…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: All About Books You Read Because of Recommendations

    October 11, 2016 /

    The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn MillerThis is a title that is one of my favorite professional resources because it’s so relatable and makes so much sense!  Although it’s definitely geared toward teachers, there is plenty of information for librarians as well about creating…

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    National Book Award Shortlist 2016

    October 7, 2016 /

    The National Book Foundation has released the shortlist for this year’s National Book Award.  So, if you’re looking for something new to read, check out this list and pick up a book you might not have if you passed it on the shelf of your local library or independent bookstore.…

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    CYBILS Nominations Open

    October 1, 2016 /

    I was given the distinct pleasure of being a CYBILS judge last fall and although I spent a lot of time reading a lot of nonfiction titles – it was an amazing experience to be a part of!  I would have loved to be a judge again this year, but…

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