May is the month set apart to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and today I’ve got some superb titles to help you do just that. I’ve also got a first wash of summer-y stories as the temps …
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higher, faster, stronger…celebrate the 2021 Olympics
Last week we took a little tour of Japan, acquainting ourselves with our host country for the 2021 Olympics. This week I’ve got books detailing the jaw-dropping feats of athleticism these games are famous for, as we get ready for …
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fiction faves…a variety pack
It’s time for another posting of fiction I’ve enjoyed recently. As I mentioned on Monday, today’s mix contains a mix of vintage and contemporary. There’s some fantasy, a bit of humor, and one graphic novel. Hope you find something grand! …
a fountain of joy…April is Poetry Month!
I’m celebrating National Poetry Month on Orange Marmalade with a trio of posts in April. Reading poetry is a lovely way to slow down, savor words, spark imagination, see with fresh eyes. This first poetry post features several collections vibrant …
a double-header for baseball fans
Just for you baseball fans out there, two stories about a couple of great players. Growing up Pedro, written and illustrated by Matt Tavares published in 2015 by Candlewick Press Pedro Martinez grew up in the tropical heat of the …
grappling with sports and life…two powerful novels
I can only think of a handful of novels I’ve read with a sports theme. Not something that usually draws me in. If you are like me in that regard, please do not overlook the titles I have for you today! …
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WWII: Life on the Home Front…six picks for kids
WWII involved civilians more than any previous war, not only due to the millions killed in bombings and imprisonment, but also the wholehearted participation of those at home sacrificing for the sake of the armies, defending against attacks, maintaining farming and …
ten for thirsty minds on August afternoons
I’ll start this week’s list with three gorgeous books about wildlife… Wild Animals of the North, written and illustrated by Dieter Braun, English translation by Jen Calleja published in 2016 by Flying Eye Books This spectacular piece of work by …
Black History Month: Athletes
Here’s my last post for Black History Month. It’s been a joy to create these. I hope you’ll read ’em all! Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game, by John Coy, illustrated by Randy DuBurke published in 2015 by …
nonfiction nuggets…the great American pastime, baseball
Baseball Is…by Louise Borden, illustrated by Raúl Colón published in 2014 by Margaret K. McElderry Books From the first cry, “Play ball!” and the opening pitch. Through the crack of the bat, the line drive, a runner sliding into home …
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