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    Book Review: Just Like Me

    Review Ever since a heritage report in school, Julia has had a lot of questions and thoughts swirling around her brain about her adoption, her birth mother, and trying to figure out exactly who she is.  Her mom decides to send her to summer camp with her Avery and Becca,…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/18/16

    This summer has been such a busy one!  I’ve had stuff going on every weekend which really cuts into my reading time – especially because during the week, my work schedule changes daily depending on when we have programs and when I need to cover a desk.  That being said,…

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    Book Review: The Nameless City

    You may have heard me say before that graphic novels are not my favorite format to read.  I read very quickly and it’s almost as if the images get in the way of the text.  But, I appreciate graphic novels and although I may not be drawn to them, many…

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    Blogging From A to Z: Friendship

    During the month of April, I’ll be participating in the Blogging From A to Z Challenge.  My theme for the month is Storytime Plans From A to Z.  Each plan will have eight stories as well as four songs, fingerplays or rhymes to match the theme!  As you can see,…

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    Unexpected Valentine’s Day Stories

    Although not your typical Valentine’s Day stories these are all stories that speak to the power of love among families, friends, and communities.  And if you haven’t read or shared these Unexpected Valentine’s Day Stories with your loved ones, then head out to your favorite library or bookstore and share…

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    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/21/15

    This week I read Appleblossom the Possum written by Holly Goldberg Sloan which is a very different style from her previous work County By 7s.  It’s an adorable story about a little possum who accidentally falls down a chimney and with the help of her brothers is able to escape.  It’s an…

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    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/14/15

    I’m two weeks behind in my reading, but since I didn’t get to much this week this should work.  Over the past two weeks, I finished Shadowshaper, which I absolutely loved.  I also got my hands on a copy of Sunny Side Up and was blown away by the Holm’s take…

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    Book Review: The Totally Secret Secret

    The Totally Secret Secret written and illustrated by Bob Shea is the story of two friends who play together everyday.  But, everyday they play the same thing, ballet.  One day, Sparkles the Pony has a secret that he is afraid to share with Ballet Cat, a secret that would make…

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    It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/10/15

      I’m really proud of myself for getting so much reading done in the past few weeks and this week I was able to read four more books.  Project Alpha is reminsicent of The 39 Clues series – with a fairly fast-paced storyline and characters you’re rooting for.  This series will definitely…