Today’s post is a bit of a hodgepodge. I’ve felt the need lately to give myself a little break from my regular routine of blogging which for about 12 years now has required a fantastic number of hours to research, …
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bantam-weight novels for all ages
Over the years I’ve collected several long lists of snazzy chapter books under 100 pages long which serve a wide variety of readers. As I’ve gone about gathering them, I’ve come across many gems that, slim though they may be, …
Honoring Dr. King means fighting for voting rights…MLK Day 2022
This year to honor Dr. King’s birthday I’ve decided to highlight three excellent biographies that I’ve tremendously enjoyed. I’m also highlighting a number of titles focused on voting rights as our nation confronts once again, front and center, inequities in …
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journeys far and near…gorgeous nonfiction that takes us new places
Open these books… …and head out on a journey. Maybe around the world. Maybe into outer space. Maybe into a cathedral. Five journeys full of wonder and fascination — for all ages — today! Chicken Talk Around the World, written …
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snow and ice and all things nice!…five wintry tales for cozy storytimes
It’s the post-holiday, full-on-winter time of year. Make the most of it with plenty of cozy story hours and some books saluting all things brrrr-azenly cold! Small Walt Spots Dot, written by Elizabeth Verdick, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal published in …
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a Christmas mystery and more holiday-set reads
How about a cozy Christmas mystery for some needed relaxation time over the holidays? This one will suit young readers ages 10 and older but is entertaining enough for adult readers looking for a light read as well. I enjoyed …
children caught in conflict…refugee reads for young and old
Can you guess the number of children who are currently forcibly displaced from their homes around the world? The UNHCR estimates it’s 34 million. 34 million is a staggering number of people under the age of 18 who cannot safely …
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a garland of Christmas stories for merry December reading
Over the years I’ve gathered quite a sleighload of books reveling in the joy of the Christmas season. You can find a link to my index displaying all those titles at the end of the post today. There are plenty …
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a helping of hefty middle grade reads
A friend of mine was recently looking for suggestions of books to gift her daughters. Her youngest, in particular, hankered for a “thick” book. You know, something with impressive heft, a tome with sufficient girth to signal a Capable Reader …
picture books that’ll make you smile…a list of five
I’m slowly making my way through the superb picture books published in 2021 which is getting a bit easier with our libraries now returning to pre-Covid, regularly scheduled hours. This batch of five all made me smile with their cleverness, …
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