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12 Picture Books Titles About Sloths
Is there anything cuter than a sloth? They’re like sleepy little cuddly balls of fur! When I think about how slowly they move throughout the jungle, I’m honestly shocked that they haven’t become extinct. They’re kind of mysterious and I think that’s also what I love about them! Today I’m…
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2020 CYBILS Finalists
I can’t believe I forgot to share the 2020 CYBILS Finalists! These lists were released on January 1st with winners announced on February 14th. The CYBILS awards “aims to recognize the children’s and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” This means…
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Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
I love following along as a group of librarians, teachers, and kid lit enthusiasts start debating the merits of one book or another for awards. Typically, the ALA awards are announced in late January and most are closed-door discussions, so we, on the outside, have no idea what is being…
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2020 Gift Guide: Easy Readers & Chapter Books
Yesterday was all about the littles, today I’m sharing 25 easy reader and chapter book titles that are perfect for emerging readers and those ready for the next step! Many books in these categories are part of a series. I’ve given you the most recent title in the series and…
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Black Panther Tribute
The death of Chadwick Boseman rocked the world as fans of his work can’t imagine what this means for the Marvel Universe and other projects for which he would make the perfect character. I loved Black Panther, it was probably one of my favorite Marvel movies. I loved the story…
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Happy National Dog Day!
It’s National Dog Day! Today I’m celebrating by sharing nine picture book and easy reader titles with you. If you’re a long time reader of my blog, you know that I love my pit-mix pup named Aria, although she can be a lot to handle sometimes! But, she’s a complete…
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15 Diverse Easy Readers & Chapter Books
During our author visit with Saadia Faruqi this week, we had a parent ask if she considered writing a series similar to her Yasmin series featuring a male main character. Saadia was quick to point out that boys should (and do) read the Yasmin series. And she doesn’t plan on…
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Virtual Author Visit with Saadia Faruqi
Last night our library hosted a virtual author visit on Zoom with Saadia Faruqi! Saadia is the author of the easy reader series, Yasmin, about a second grade Pakistani-American girl living her best life! She’s also the co-author of the upcoming novel A Place At the Table with Laura Shovan being published on…
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12 Days of Christmas Giveaway – Day 2
It’s the second day of my 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Today I’m highlighting some amazing books from Scholastic called Acorns and Branches. These books are focused on beginning readers ages 4-8 or to be read aloud to kids of all ages! Included in this giveaway are: Diary of a…
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Float, Flutter
Synopsis: “Come see animals of all different kinds hurry to their very special destination in this delightful story that beginning readers will love reading again and again. See animals float, flutter, scuttle, slide, crawl, clamber, gallop, and glide as they move from place to place. This story features only twenty-four…
