Wouldn’t it be nice to stick a bookmark into your busy life and go play? After all, it is summer. Tomorrow’s Independence Day and you don’t get much more summery than that. Here’s my version of a perfect summer day. … Continue reading →
Every so often a book falls into my lap that is so magical that I can’t believe I’ve never read it before. (Which you might agree is a funny statement once you read the book.) That’s what happened with The … Continue reading →
Here are two subjects I don’t see often in middle grade books: Jewish children and North Dakota. Susan Lynn Meyer’s historical fiction, A Sky Full of Song, covers both, plus Ukraine and the Russian Empire, plus the plight of Native … Continue reading →
Raise your hand if you love Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys. Would you love to read something similar, but new? I have a series to recommend to you. Rachel Selle has just published the second in her European Adventures series. … Continue reading →
Hello, friend. What have you been reading lately? Chances are, you’ve been reading very little from the children’s section of the library or bookstore. And that’s a shame. C.S. Lewis said, “A children’s book that can only be enjoyed by … Continue reading →
Today is Memorial Day. I have a song in my head that’s been playing on a constant loop for the past couple of days: “Déjà vu All Over Again” by John Fogerty. You can listen to it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiojReSUfLo. Let … Continue reading →
Before I get into this book, I want to mention something I heard on the Today Show last week. A 13-year-old girl living in Florida was swimming with a buddy in waist-deep ocean water when she was attacked by a … Continue reading →
Today I have reviews of two books written by Sarah Mlynowski and perfect for kids who enjoy a sprinkle of magic, fairies, and wishes. The Sister Switch (book two from Sarah Mlynowski’s Best Wishes series and cowritten with Debbie Rigaud—author … Continue reading →
I just finished reading the most current book I think I’ve ever read: One True Wish by Lauren Kate. This book is so new, its pages are still warm. Haha. The hardcopy was released on May 1. Of this very … Continue reading →
Your voice is important. Not just what you choose to say, but your tone and how you say it. It’s important in life and it’s important in writing, too. What’s the point of having a voice if you’re not going … Continue reading →
