Good books are a balm to a troubled soul. I’ve been reading a lot lately. Today’s book review is of a middle-grade fiction novel called Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor. (There’s an interview with her, too!) Ms. O’Connor has a long … Continue reading →
I had a different post for today. It was all set and ready to go. And then the Uvalde, Texas, shooting happened. Innocent children, innocent adults who were living their lives, learning and teaching in school. They’re just gone. And … Continue reading →
A Short Story by Gail L. Fontana My sister’s birthday is next week. Well, it would be. If she were alive. I guess it’s still her birthday. Holly would have been 13. It’s been three years since she died, and … Continue reading →
Make a Cool Million with This Million Dollar Cookies Recipe! Food pops up a lot in the middle grade books I read. From Love Sugar Magic by Anna Meriano (cookies! cakes! bread!) and The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop by Kate … Continue reading →
Secondhand Dogs Book Review Hello friends. I hope you enjoyed your weekend and had some sunshine in your neighborhood to celebrate any mothers in your life. Today I have a book review and an interview with the author. It’s always … Continue reading →
You might roll your eyes at the idea of everyday magic. Go ahead, I’ll wait. 😊 But when you’re done rolling your eyes, take a look around you. Finding everyday magic is a beautiful way to live. Every day holds … Continue reading →
Do you have time for a short butterfly story? If you enjoy it, maybe you could share it. Have a happy day. ~gail Butterfly Nudges or (A Different Kind of) Frozen I took a deep breath and squinched my eyes … Continue reading →
Hi there! I hope you’re feeling on-top-of-the-world. We actually have some rain this morning. It’s glisteny, shimmery, Winnie-the-Pooh blustery. I’m generally not an I-LOVE-the-rain person. But we so desperately need it. And since I was able to sneak my dog … Continue reading →
Hello and welcome to Telling Stories. Today, in addition to a middle grade book review, I’m excited to share with you an interview with the author, Rachel Selle. Rachel is from New Hampshire, by way of Alaska, and currently lives … Continue reading →
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher, is a bit of upper middle grade magical realism for 11-14-year-olds. The story starts with a dead body in the bakery. Not just dead, but murdered. The bakery is in a … Continue reading →
