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    March Read Alouds

    March Read Alouds

    I’m getting this book list out just in the nick of time for the start of March! I’ve pulled together a list of daily holidays in March combined with a great read aloud picture book that fits the theme. You don’t have to read these in any specific order if…

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    February Read Alouds

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    January’s read alouds received a number of reviews and even a comment (which doesn’t happen often!), so I’m back with a list of February read alouds filled with 29 picture books to celebrate important, wacky, sentimental, and silly holidays every day of the month! I’m not taking all the credit,…

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    ALA’s 2024 Youth Media Awards

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    This morning, the American Library Association announced the Youth Media Awards. The most popular being the Caldecott and Newbery Awards. But, in actuality, there are over 20 award announcements this morning! Today, I’m sharing the winners and honors and a little note about what each award is for and what…

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    2024 Debut Picture Book Authors

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    It’s my favorite time of the year when my TBR list grows exponentially with all the amazing new books being published this year. For the past few years, I’ve made it a goal of mine to share debut authors’ and illustrators’ works. It is extremely difficult to get published and…

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    January Read Alouds

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    I decided to try something new and create a giant list of read alouds for the month based on fun, silly, important, educational, and wacky holidays! I honestly have no idea who comes up with some of these things, but it’s a fun little factoid to share and it allows…

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    Bookish Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

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    I’m not sure if any of my readers are feeling a little bit of stress over the holidays like I am, I’ve still got a few more gifts to buy and a bunch of gifts to send on their way which is my top priority for this week! If you’re…

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    Books About Libraries for All Ages

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    As a book lover myself (obviously), this book list is a lover letter for my heart – books about libraries for all ages! Whether you’re reading aloud a picture book or searching for some fiction or nonfiction for adults, there’s a little something for everyone on this list. What I…

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    12 Books for Kids Who Love to Collect

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    Do you have a kiddo who can’t help but collect a little bit of everything anywhere? My niece is a BIG collector, any walk we take ends up with a pocketful of treasures – pinecones, flowers, pebbles, a little bit of everything! Typically she forgets all about it as soon…

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    15 Books for the First Day of School

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    It’s that time of year… Back to School! Honestly, it’s a little early for us, the district I live in won’t go back until the end of the month, but I know a lot of schools in the south and west are starting back this week and next! Whether your…

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    12 Picture Book Biographies About Writers

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    There are so many picture book biographies out there in the world! Today, I’m focusing just on picture book biographies about writers, poets, and storytellers. Some of these are children’s book writers, so after finishing the biography you can then go check out their entire backlist of titles as well!…