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12 Read-Alikes for the I Survived Series
Today I’m sharing 12 Read-Alikes for the I Survived series. The I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis is a popular one in my library. At just over 100 pages, these books are quick reads that bring history to life in action-packed text. And now they’re also being re-released as graphic…
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20 Middle Grade Illustrated Titles
Illustrated chapter books and middle grade titles are some of the most popular books available for kids these days. Unlike the graphic novel format, these books are written in typical prose but contain illustrations throughout the work to supplement the writing. Books like Captain Underpants and Big Nate are perennial…
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20 Titles for Horse Lovers
I was never a “horse-kid”. I didn’t want horseback riding lessons, never dreamed of owning my own pony, and didn’t read the horse chapter books one after another. But, horse books are evergreen in that there are always horse kids who will devour these books. Today’s book list includes picture…
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Blogging A to Z – Reflection
I made it through another Blogging A to Z Challenge! I really enjoyed sharing 26 amazing tips and tricks for reaching reluctant readers. Reluctant readers are some of my favorite kids to interact with at the library because they present a challenge. They’re more difficult to pair with a book…
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Blogging A to Z: Zillions of Books
I couldn’t go through an entire Blogging A to Z Challenge and not give my readers a great, curated list of titles! Granted, there might not be zillions of titles, but there is at least a handful for different age groups that might entice your reluctant reader to enjoy a…
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20 Books All About Spies
Secret codes, ciphers, and disguises are just some of the things that come to mind when I think of spies! Today’s book list includes books all about spies – some real, some make believe. Whether you have a reader looking for page-turning action or searching for a nonfiction book that…
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RIP Patricia Reilly Giff
Patricia Reilly Giff was an author I grew up with. Her early chapter book series The Kids of Polk Street School were a staple of my checkout pile. Later, as I grew up, I graduated to Giff’s other works. These middle grade books took on a more serious note and…
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16 Chapter Books for 1st – 3rd Graders
With our Summer Reading Program at work nearing the end of it’s first week, it’s been great to see families in the library again! And I’m reminded of how difficult it can be to find books for early elementary school kids. I find that this age group more than any…
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RIP Beverly Cleary
How lucky are we to have been given the chance to the chance to live in a world with Beverly Cleary? Beverly Cleary was 104 years old when she passed away on March 25, 2021. Can you imagine the generations of kids that got hooked on reading because of her…
