Max and Marla Are Going On a Trip by Alexandra Boiger It's been a while since I've done a picture book review, and I wanted to share this sweet story I read last month. Max and his snowy owl, Marla, are excited to go on a trip when school lets out for the summer. Max … Continue reading Book Review: Max and Marla Are Going On A Trip
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Book Recommendations: Mythical Reads
“Myth is at the beginning of literature, and also at its end.” – Jorge Luis Borges Last month’s Book Scouts featured stories that are rooted in mythology, folklore, fables, and legends. The books listed here are targeted toward middle grade children, but can be enjoyed by readers and listeners of all ages. If you love … Continue reading Book Recommendations: Mythical Reads
Book Recommendations: Magical Reads
“I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” – J.K. Rowling We’ve all wished for and needed a little magic these past few months. My first Book Scouts of the summer, inspired by our “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program, is a tribute to all things magical. The books … Continue reading Book Recommendations: Magical Reads
Book Review: The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz
Clementine Morcerous descends from a long line of Evil Overlords. Her father, the Dark Lord Elithor, has stricken terror into the hearts of his subjects for decades, and Clementine has been learning dark magic under his tutelage since birth. Clementine tries very hard to live up to her ancestral expectations, but when her father is … Continue reading Book Review: The Dark Lord Clementine by Sarah Jean Horwitz
Weekly Nibble: June 5, 2020
I've been spending a lot of time listening over the past couple of weeks, trying to figure out how I can be a better ally to the Black Lives Matter movement and learning about ways to help. Sometimes the messages are contradictory, but I feel that I have to take it all in, figure out … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: June 5, 2020
Book Review: My Beijing by Nie Jun
This month's book post is a little different than any I've done before! I've been overlapping blog content with work things more often recently since everything has transitioned online, but I figure, why reinvent the wheel? Our marketing specialist has been asking staff to share video reviews of their quarantine reads for our social media … Continue reading Book Review: My Beijing by Nie Jun
Weekly Nibble: April 10, 2020
April is National Poetry Month, and I'm going to make a confession. I've never considered myself a poetry person. My high school experiences with poetry were few and far between, and while I wrote some (really bad) poems as a teenager, I always felt I had only a superficial understanding of the art form. College … Continue reading Weekly Nibble: April 10, 2020
Book Recommendations: Nature Reads
Last month's Book Scouts was cancelled due to COVID-19, but I still dutifully composed my list of recommended reads and put up a display (a whole two days before our library closed indefinitely). Luckily, many families came in to stock up and the display emptied pretty quickly. This month, I'm sharing those titles with you … Continue reading Book Recommendations: Nature Reads
Red Knit Cap Girl: Celebrate Earth Hour!
Age Range: 5-8 year olds; All AgesTime: 45 minutes - 1 hourProgram Type: Registration; After Hours I can't remember when I first heard about Earth Hour, but for years, I have looked forward to turning out the lights, shutting down, and thinking about my carbon footprint and what I can do to lower it. I … Continue reading Red Knit Cap Girl: Celebrate Earth Hour!
Book Recommendations: Wings of Fire Read-Alikes
January's Book Scouts was exciting for me, as a fan of the Wings of Fire series myself! I found lots of books and series that sound promising for avid readers that are wanting more dragons! If you have any other recommendations, please share down below in the comments! Very quickly, I want to address why … Continue reading Book Recommendations: Wings of Fire Read-Alikes
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