• Lists

    Children’s Books for Black History Month

    Celebrate Black History Month with some amazing children’s books. There are so many talented African American authors and illustrators, there are also authors and illustrators of different races portraying black characters in their stories.  These are just a few books to highlight during Black History Month and is by no…

  • Reviews

    Boxers & Saints

    As I’ve said in the past, graphic novels are not my favorite format for reading, but the companion stories Boxers and Saints is a really interesting take on a historical event, that I did not know much about.  Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese, wrote about the Boxer…

  • Reviews

    Locomotive

    For train-enthusiasts, Locomotive is a beautifully written and illustrated book about the early beginnings of the cross-country railroad.  With beautifully illustrated pictures that really show the details of early trains, to the rhythmic text that reminds you of a train racing down the train tracks – this is the perfect…

  • Reviews

    Jefferson’s Sons

    Jefferson’s Sons written by Kimberly Bradley is a very interesting historical fiction novel about Thomas Jefferson children he had with his slave, Sally Hemings. Although these children received better work assignments, better clothing and shoes, and even violin lessons, they were still considered slaves on their father’s plantation, Monticello. I really…

  • Activities

    39 Clues Scavenger Hunt

    As a children’s librarian it is my job to come up with new and exciting programs for kids from kindergarten through 8th grade.  Not such an easy task, but probably one of my favorites!  I decided to host a 39 Clues party that is inspired by the hit series the…