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20 Realistic Fiction Early Chapter Books
With twenty options for readers, this list of realistic fiction early chapter books is sure to have a little something for everyone. A few years ago, it would have been a lot more difficult to find diverse titles for this level of reader. But, now I’m happy to let you…
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12 Fantasy Chapter Book Series
The fantasy genre is one of the most popular in my library and I know kids love the magical setting for this genre at all ages. Today, I want to share some really great chapter book series that fit squarely into the fantasy genre. Many of these books include imaginary…
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2023 CYBILS Awards Winners
The CYBILS Awards have been announced and I’m so excited to share some great books for all ages! “The CYBILS Awards aims to recognize children’s and YA authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” The winners are selected by a group of volunteer judges…
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12 More Books All About Mermaids
The new Little Mermaid just recently released in movie theaters! And with it comes a renewed excitement about merfolk and their lives under the sea. Just last year when the trailer was released, I pulled together a quick list of some mermaid picture books. Today, I wanted to expand that…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Titles with Animals In Them
Animal-focused books aren’t necessarily what I would pick up as my first choice. Partially, because I hate books with dogs in them because inevitably something happens to the dog. But, I’m more inclined to a realistic fiction title than something from an animal perspective. But I did learn a new…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Indie & Self-Published Books
This theme was a little tricky for me this week. I don’t tend to read a lot of self-published titles because I’m typically reading what I borrow from the library. But, I do read some independently published titles. Although again, not too many as they aren’t purchased as often at…
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2023 Middle Grade Debut Authors (January – June)
Last week I was able to share a host of debut authors publishing picture books in 2023. Well, I’m back to share some 2023 Middle Grade Debut Authors (January – June). And with so many new authors being published in 2023, I’m posting the first half of the year today…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Read Aloud Christmas Chapter Books
It’s a Freebie day for Top Ten Tuesday and normally that would make me panic to find the “just right” topic for the week. But, this week, I was so excited! I pulled together some of my favorite chapter books and middle grade novels based around Christmas. Normally, I’m very…
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20 Chapter Book Read Alouds for Young Kids
More often than not, parents will stop reading aloud when their kids become readers themselves. But they shouldn’t! Reading aloud is such a wonderful way to spend time together as a family! Not only is it great family time, but it can also introduce kids to new vocabulary, teach them…
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12 Titles With Superheroes for Independent Readers
This book list could possibly be neverending if I included all the Marvel and D.C. comic book superheroes in it. Instead, I wanted to share some superhero titles that might be new to you! (And maybe some forever-favorites like Captain Underpants)! This list includes titles for independent readers – readers…
