I don’t often recommend books targeted at readers in their teens as my blog’s focus is on readers ages 12 and down. However, I have discovered some exceptional reads for this age group recently and that’s what I’ve got for …
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curl up with a good read!…fiction for all ages
It’s time for some transportive, stay-at-home reading!! Little by little my librarians are valiantly making their way through the process of prepping and distributing the tremendous backlog of 2020 titles that made their debut in the middle of a global …
2020 Holiday Gift Guide — children’s books perfect for grown-ups!
Searching for just the right gift for an adult on your list? Consider a children’s book! Today, I’ve pulled together some suggestions to suit particular categories of readers. I’ve provided links to Bookshop.org for all titles they carry. I am …
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Orange Marmalade 2020 Holiday Books-for-Giving…nonfiction edition!
Today I’ve got dozens of captivating nonfiction gems for all ages. I’ve linked the titles to the online site for independent booksellers, bookshop.org. I’m now an affiliate with them which means I get a little dab if you order books …
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five full of beauty and history…it’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Today in Minneapolis, as well as in about 12 other states and numerous cities, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s a meaningful opportunity to recognize the amazing cultures and hundreds of sovereign nations that preceded Europeans in North America, the …
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know justice, know peace…resources for middle-grade through adult
Last week I posted some children’s books/resources on topics of diversity, race, Black history, civil rights. Today I’m offering some suggestions for middle-graders through adults. My voice is not the one to listen to on matters of race; I am …
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five lovely things…may 24
Hello again, friends. Thought I’d drop in with five lovely things today. As the weeks stretch on and difficulties, acrimony, grief continue to weigh heavily on us, I hope these reminders of beauty, generosity, and creativity gladden your hearts as …
Juicy read-alouds for together times
The Great 2020 Global Stay-at-Home has at least one positive side-effect: more time for reading aloud together. The deep enjoyment, family bonds, and literary acquaintances our family has gained from reading aloud together over the course of 30+ years – …
a big bookshelf — suggested reads for the teens in your life
Today, after several requests, I’ve got some reading suggestions for ages 14 and up. My caveat here is that I read almost zero of the current YA titles, so if you’re looking for recently-published YA books, this is not your …
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a big batch of old and new middle-grade favorites
During the first couple months of 2020 — in that eons-ago time when my library was open — I was merrily reading and compiling a list of middle-grade reads that struck my fancy. I thought I’d post those titles today …
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