It's been awhile. And I'm probably not posting here anymore. I don't have plans to delete this blog, although I will say that a lot of the stuff here is pretty darn dated (so use at your own ri...
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This post originally appeared on the ALSC Blog on April 7, 2021 . It is reposted here with permission. You can read my other posts about my library's StoryWalk here: Our First StoryWalk Hot ...
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A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese. Grades 5-8. Henry Holt, 2020. 224 pages. Review copy provided by my local library. Eleven-year-old Sam and her older sister Caitlin have just ...
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Last year, I had the immense pleasure to travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana (about a 4 hour trek from my home in Southern Indiana) to attend the Allen County Public Library's Mock Newbery discussion...
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The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron. Grades 7+ Scholastic, 2020. 400 pages. Review copy provided by publisher. If someone needed your help, would you give it? Even if it could ...
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Happy 2021! It's definitely a year like no other. Maybe you feel like this is a year to give yourself some grace and take it easy. Maybe you feel optimistic about changes you want to make. A...
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I'm not gonna lie, one of the nicest things about having a more "behind the scenes" job is being able to schedule time off basically whenever I want. There are a lot of things I miss about be...
The Alphabet's Alphabet by Chris Harris, illustrated by Dan Santat. Ages 5-8. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2020. Review copy provided by my local library. This is not your tod...
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It's a wonderful time of year - the time to celebrate all the amazing books that have come out over the past year and look forward to what next year's reading will bring. One thing that's b...
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Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz. Grades 4-7. Dial, 2020. 224 pages. Review copy provided by publisher. Jamila's pretty sure that her summer is ruined. Her mom wants ...
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Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright. Grades 3-6. Scholastic, 2020. 256 pages. Review copy provided by publisher. Twins Maureen and Francine have always done everything together, ...
A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan. Grades 4-7. Clarion Books, 2020. 336 pages. Review copy provided by publisher. Calling all young chefs! This is a really sweet, con...
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I've long been on the lookout for cozy picture books that capture the feeling of a winter sunset. You know, the light's all pink and gold, outside is hushed with snow or cold and crisp with the...
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Lila and Hadley by Kody Keplinger. Grades 4-7. Scholastic, 2020. 256 pages. Review copy provided by publisher. This summer is not at all like Hadley hoped it would be. Instead of hangin...
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You know what's a safe and socially distanced activity for the family this winter? Cuddling up and watching movies together and then reading books based on the movies your kids enjoyed. I've been...
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Hanukkah is coming up on December 10 -18 this year and I've got three great new Hanukkah books for you today. While lots of Hanukkah books give you the formulaic eight-Hanukkah-activities spiel...
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ETA (11/28): Shop local this weekend! If you spend at least $15 at your independent bookstore of choice this weekend, Libro.fm will give you a FREE AUDIOBOOK from a selection of great ones! ...
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Today's list is a little different from the previous 11 lists because today's list is for grownups. Do you have an adult reader on your list? Or maybe you deserve a treat for yourself aft...
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Shopping for a movie lover? It's been a weird year for movies with many films slated for feature film release being delayed or converted to streaming services. A movie date may not look t...
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I've shared a few graphic novels on the previous lists, but there have been so many great ones this year and lots of kids LOVE graphic novels. If you're not sure, take a chance with a gra...
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Today's list is books for teens. Teens can be hard to buy for. These are some of my favorites, but remember you can't go wrong with a gift card (and honoring their choices for what they'd...
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Today's list: Books for Middle Grade Readers! If you're shopping for a kid ages 8-12, these are my favorites of 2020. Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson (Nancy Paulsen B...
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Today's list is great easy chapter books of 2020. If you have a young reader who's recently graduated to chapter books, these might be the ticket. MY FAVORITES OF 2020 The Best o...
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Unicorns have been hot this year! If you have a young unicorn lover on your shopping list, these are the books to make their dreams come true. PICTURE BOOKS How to Catch a Unico...
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Shopping for a reader this year? Today I've got my favorite nonfiction picture books of the year. If you have a little one who loves to learn or if you need more informational books on yo...
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