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Blogging A to Z: Choice
There is a time and place for children to learn about metaphors and symbolism, but if you’re trying to get a reluctant reader to actually read? You need to give them a choice in what they read. Think about it, do you read dissertations or literary novels in your free…
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Blogging A to Z: Bookstore
Let’s talk about independent bookstores today! Independent or indie bookstores are magical places filled with books that will transport you anywhere you want to go! Pair that with knowledgeable staff and supporting the local economy and as Michael Scott from The Office would say, “It’s a win, win, win situation!”…
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The Last School Visits and Summer Reading
We had a group of 100 third graders visit this past week for a library tour and a quick highlight of upcoming library programs for summer reading. We had already seen them at school a few weeks ago, but they got the chance to come into the library, which for…
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Happy Children's Book Week
May 4 – 10, 2015 is Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country! It’s an “annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading” and is administered by Every Child a Reader and sponsored by the Children’s Book Council. The website has a…
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Book Shaming
I was just recently thinking about this issue, specifically when I was at a doctor’s appointment last week and my doctor noticed what I was reading and mentioned that she only likes to read “chick lit” at home – light, easy to read, you already know there’s a happy ending…
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Children’s Choice Book Awards
Kids and teens can vote for the 7th Annual Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards from March 25 through May 12th for their favorite author, illustrator, and book of the year. This is the only national award created where winning titles are selected by children and teens. Vote by visiting…
