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 …
Tag: nonfiction
curious and curiouser!…new nonfiction gems!
Fabulous nonfiction is a source of joy for me. What an astonishing world full of curiosities, ideas, people, and places we live in! Expand your horizons with these top-notch treats from 2020: There’s a Skeleton Inside You!, by Idan Ben-Barak …
here, there, and everywhere…a list of five
Today we’re journeying about the globe… by river, by sailing ship, by breakfast menu…discovering everything from peace-makers to parathas. Feed your curiosity with these fascinating books! Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World, written by Alice B. McGinty, illustrated by …
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 …
still dreaming that dream…MLK Day 2019
One of the great benefits for me in writing Orange Marmalade has been a greater exposure to children’s literature covering Black History and the Civil Rights Movement. I’ve learned a lot about these tremendously important subjects, compellingly addressed by talented …
people, places, and things
Juicy non-fiction books are like an Aladdin’s-lamp of magic, discovery and wonder; fuel for curious minds. Crack open one of these gems and be amazed at the astounding variety of people, places and things that emerge to tantalize you and …
dive in!…six nautical ventures
Today I’ve got six beauties awash in the mysteries and splendors of all things ocean. Grab some ship’s biscuit and a mug of grog…or apple cider as the case may be…and enjoy the ride! Ocean: A Visual Miscellany, text by …
stars & stripes & nordic crosses
I’ve been regaling my family with fascinating facts about flags these days, courtesy of a brilliant book on the subject that I recommend to you all, especially during this World Cup month. Flying Colors: A Guide to Flags from Around …
a myriad marvels
I love creative, nonfiction books. And here’s a tip: If you’ve got a kid that can’t sit still for stories, try checking out a juicy-and-true book, starting with something s/he already loves — boats or bats, dancers or daredevils, spaceships …
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 …
