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16 Graphic Novel Adaptations
Graphic novels can be contentious at times because so many people look down on them as “not serious reading.” In fact, studies have shown that you use more parts of your brain when reading graphic novels, than when you’re reading a typical novel. Not only is your brain decoding words,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading
There are so many things getting in the way of reading! Some of which I love to do and wouldn’t change my daily schedule for, while others are must-dos like work, chores, etc. These things I do begrudgingly and would 100% prefer to be reading! And of course, there are…
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18 Fantasy Titles for Tweens and Teens Beyond Harry Potter
Fantasy titles are some of the most popular books in my library for middle grade and young adult readers and for good reason. Fully realized worlds filled with details that are unlike the real world, the battle for good and evil, and complex characters are just a few of the…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Recommend to Others
I wanted to highlight some YA titles that I really enjoyed for today’s prompt. And as you can see, my YA reading tastes are kind of all over the place. From historical fiction to fantasy and everything in between, I tend to read a little bit of everything. I love…
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Top Ten Tuesday: First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf
I have beautiful handmade bookshelves that span the whole wall of my office at home. Our shared home office is on the top floor of our split-level which means it’s extra cozy. It’s got a window that lets in the morning sun. The slanted walls come from where the roof…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Volunteer
I think volunteerism is a great way for kids to give back to their communities. While some kids are forced to complete volunteer projects whether it’s for school, scouts, or religious organizations, other kids will find volunteering a fulfilling way to spend their time, especially when it’s a project they’re…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Full Cast Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens
I’m not much of an audiobook listener. I’m very lucky to have a quick commute and don’t love the feel of headphones while I’m working on housework and yardwork. But, I’ve heard (pun intended) amazing things about full cast audiobooks. Typically, audiobooks will have a narrator, one person who reads…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Creative
Creativity comes in many forms, but for today’s book list, I wanted to focus on kids that were artistic. (We’re going to focus on music later this month) But art comes in many forms and I tried to share a lot of different types of creativity in this list from…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Indie & Self-Published Books
This theme was a little tricky for me this week. I don’t tend to read a lot of self-published titles because I’m typically reading what I borrow from the library. But, I do read some independently published titles. Although again, not too many as they aren’t purchased as often at…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Brave
Today’s adjective for the letter “B” is BRAVE. Bravery can come in many forms. You’ll find it in full fantasy novels as a character fights against evil, in everyday occurrences when a character speaks up for what is right, and in quiet moments when a character advocates for themselves. No…
