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18 Fantasy Titles for Tweens and Teens Beyond Harry Potter
Fantasy titles are some of the most popular books in my library for middle grade and young adult readers and for good reason. Fully realized worlds filled with details that are unlike the real world, the battle for good and evil, and complex characters are just a few of the…
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Top Ten Tuesday: First 10 Books I Randomly Grabbed from My Shelf
I have beautiful handmade bookshelves that span the whole wall of my office at home. Our shared home office is on the top floor of our split-level which means it’s extra cozy. It’s got a window that lets in the morning sun. The slanted walls come from where the roof…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Xenacious
Let me tell you that finding a word to describe people that starts with “X” is not an easy feat! In fact, I had to learn what xenacious meant in order to even use it. Xenacious means, “a yearning for change” which I took as trying something new. Now, you…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Willful
I’m choosing to use the word willful in the best possible sense – kids who have a dream and don’t give up on that dream, kids who know what they want and go for it. The characters in the books below are some of the most willful characters I’ve read…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Volunteer
I think volunteerism is a great way for kids to give back to their communities. While some kids are forced to complete volunteer projects whether it’s for school, scouts, or religious organizations, other kids will find volunteering a fulfilling way to spend their time, especially when it’s a project they’re…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Unique
This is such a fun list of titles! These titles are filled with off the wall humor that will, honestly, not be for everyone. But, when you find a kid who’s looking for something a little unique, this is the perfect list to hand them. After reading a few of…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Full Cast Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens
I’m not much of an audiobook listener. I’m very lucky to have a quick commute and don’t love the feel of headphones while I’m working on housework and yardwork. But, I’ve heard (pun intended) amazing things about full cast audiobooks. Typically, audiobooks will have a narrator, one person who reads…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Theatrical
I was a behind the stages type of theater kid growing up, I had no need to be in the spotlight with everyone staring at me! Though I spent a lot of time with friends who did a lot of on stage work! I think what a lot of kids…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Scientific
For the scientifically-minded kids out there, this is a great list of titles. These books incorporate science and math right into the story. Sometimes the story focuses right on the science. While other times the characters try to use science and math and technology to figure out the world around…
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2023 Blogging A to Z: Reader
Of the 26 book lists this month, I think this one has to be my favorite! I have always love to read. I didn’t necessarily learn to read exceptionally early. But, once I did learn, I constantly had a book in my hands. I carried one with me everything, sneaking…
