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ALA Youth Media Awards
The American Library Association announced the winners of the Youth Media Awards this past Monday. The Newbery Medal was given…
Chez Bob
If you are looking for a good read aloud for the kindergarten to grade two set, have I got a…
Red, White and Whole
Reha finds herself existing in two worlds at once, the world of her Indian family and friends, and the world…
The Year I Flew Away
Gabrielle is 10 years old and living happily in Haiti when her parents make the decision to send her to…
Strong Mama- Picture book
Sales of the exercise bike, Peloton, rose over 150% during the pandemic. As more people began exercising at home, the…
‘Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving
This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving holiday books to read aloud. Dav Pilkey borrows from Clement Moore’s poem ‘Twas…
Notable Children’s books 2021
If you’re looking for recommendations for a younger person, take a look at the American Library Association’s 2021 list of…
Looking for your next children’s book to read?
The UK’s Carnegie Medal list for 2021 provides a great resource of titles for the ‘tween-teen audience. This year’s titles…
Remembering 9/11 with Kids and Teens
Since we just had the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I had searched for some kids’ book titles and found the…
September Roses
As the 20 year mark approaches, I am reminded of this picture book about 9/11. When the planes hit the…
Just a Story
This new title by Jeff Mack is a great story to read aloud to the preschool set. A young boy…
The Guardian recommends summer reading
Britain’s Guardian is a reliable source of book reviews and recommendations. I usually discover a title or author not yet…