Today I’ve got my second batch of books in honor of Women’s History Month. These selections survey a globe-ful of capable women who are simply a tremendous pleasure to meet! A Thousand Glass Flowers: Marietta Barovier and the Invention of …
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never stop being curious!
I love children’s non-fiction! Through it, I’ve learned a whale of a lot about a vast number of things. About a chef who fed England’s upper crust as well as her desperately poor. About the African American fashion designer who …
need a gift for a grown-up? consider a children’s book!
Today’s post is my last of the 2018 holiday gift guides. Phew! This one is geared towards grown ups. Since every title on Orange Marmalade is one that I enjoy, it’s understandable that I think children’s books in general make …
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she inspires me…stories of women in history
March is Women’s History Month and I’m happy once again to alert you to a raft of books full of stories about capable, strong, intelligent, talented, persevering, curious, courageous, visionary women. I’ve also recently indexed all the women’s history titles …
buttresses, beams and bridges…architecture for kids part two
Earlier this week I posted a number of fantastic biographies of world-famous architects. Today I’ve got some books walking us through the story of architecture itself, the how, why, when, where of building rather than the who. First up, this …
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for the love of libraries
I’ve got two books today that celebrate one of humankind’s finest creations — libraries! First stop, London, home of the amazing British Library. Books! Books! Books!: Explore the Amazing Collection of the British Library, by Mick Manning & Brita Granström …
nonfiction gems recently read
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano, written by Elizabeth Rusch, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman published in 2017 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers Fascinating! The evolution of today’s piano from its ancestors the clavichord …
merrie olde England…journey back in time
Last year marked the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London. Those centuries saw London rebuild from tragic destruction… …to the phenomenal city she is today. A gorgeous book was published to commemorate the fire. That prompted me to …
ten more as we celebrate midsummer!
Bonkers, sci-fi read-aloud Cakes in Space, by Philip Reeve, illustrated by Sarah McIntrye published in 2014 by Random House A Poglite named Ploodle and ferocious frosted cupcakes! One slickery Nameless Horror and our champion of bravery, a little girl named …
thanks a million…a list of five books for Thanksgiving time
I’m getting a jump on Thanksgiving this year in hopes of giving you time to track down these lovely titles before the holiday (with apologies to my Canadian friends!) Thanks a Million, poems by Nikki Grimes, illustrations by Cozbi A. …
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