• Lists

    12 Middle Grade Titles with Intergenerational Characters

    grandparents

    Growing up, my immediate family didn’t live close to our extended family. So, visiting my grandparents or aunts and uncles was always special. Since COVID, I’ve actually gotten closer with a lot of my extended family across the country with weekly Zoom chats – an option that wasn’t available when…

  • Activities

    AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Intergenerational Programs

    Program Name: Tech Night What: This program is offered once a month at my library and involves one-on-one tech support with high school volunteers. These volunteers help adults and seniors make better use of the technology they have – cell phones, tablets and laptops. They’ll teach them how to access Overdrive (to…

  • Reviews

    #blogbookaday: Kate, Who Tamed the Wind

    Summary:  “A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little…