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Book Review: All's Faire in Middle School
Synopsis: Imogene’s never been to a traditional school, she’s grown up with both her parents working at the Renaissance Faire and she’s more than ready to begin training as a squire and join the ranks of her family and friends each weekend as a real character at the Faire, but she’s also…
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/25/17
I’m back! I made it safely back to the States last Monday evening and spent the last week catching up on sleep, laundry, emails and work. I’m glad to say that I think I’m starting off this week in a really great place – and that I read far more…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Fall TBR List
New fall releases from picture books to young adult titles! La La La by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated Jaime Kim (Release Date: October 3, 2017) I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds (Release Date: September 26, 2017) The Princess in Black: Mysterious Play Date…
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/7/17
I finished Calling My Name by Tamani Liara and really enjoyed the perspective of this story, it’s not one you read about very often (check out my review). I also read Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, a graphic novel I grabbed off the shelf for a patron (she decided on Babysitter’s…
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(Unofficial) Top Ten Tuesday: Middle Grade Audiobooks
My regularly scheduled blog themes for Tuesday is on hold until August, so I created my own list – Ten Middle Grade audiobooks – perfect for summer vacation! Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan, narrated by Mark Bramhall, David de Vries, MacLeod Andrews, Rebecca Soler; music, Corky Siegel Nimona by Noelle…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I've Read in 2017 So Far
I specifically chose books that have either been published this year or will be published at some point this year. Some are fun reads, others are eye-openers and many are books that have stuck with me far longer than most. Pick up a title and enjoy! Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library…
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It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 6/5/17
So, what I planned to read, just didn’t happen, but I was proud of myself for getting a stack of books read on Saturday, compliments of my BEA experience! I’m Just No Good At Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups by Chris Harris, illustrated by Lane Smith Groovy…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Middle Grade Releases (June – December 2017)
The Perfect Score by Rob Buyea (October 3) From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score–both on the test and in life–is…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Will Make Me Instantly NOT Want To Read A Book
Poetry Although I have enjoyed novels in verse, reading poetry is something that I can’t seem to get into… I’m a quick reader and I think the subtle nuance of poetry is often lost on me. Horror Although I love thrillers, I can’t stand to be scared, especially if I’m…
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2016 CYBILS Awards
The awards have been announced! The CYBILS (Children’s and Young Adult Blogger’s Literary Awards) are announced on February 14th of each year. The award began in 2009 to “recognize the childrenâs and young adult authors and illustrators whose books combine the highest literary merit and popular appeal.” The categories include: Audiobooks…