I had intended to post about my 3-5 story time programs each week, but that didn't happen. And now it is already November. Crazy. I snooped around the blogosphere and found some very helpful Librarian blogs. One of my favorites is Abby the Librarian. She has some great ideas for story times - rhymes, movement … Continue reading Fall Story Times
Category: Authors
YA Review
Pearl by Jo Knowles My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first word that came into my head when I sat staring at this blank page was "heart." That's what I associate with this novel. Because it's sweet and raw and there was so much hurt and so much love. It's a story with unique … Continue reading YA Review
Community Reading Day
Today was Community Reading Day in town and I read for my friend's eighth grade homeroom. He suggested Seth Grahame-Smith's incredible book, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. At first I thought he was joking, but he wasn't. And it just so happens that I have my very own signed copy of this book. I am very … Continue reading Community Reading Day
Happy Banned Books Week!
One of my favorite weeks of the year is Banned Books Week. During this time, I wear my banned books t-shirt, button and bracelet. We create displays in the library to highlight the books that have been banned or challenged within the past 100 years or so. It makes for great discussions/debates/arguments with patrons. Although … Continue reading Happy Banned Books Week!
School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee
"Back-to-School" brings up so many feelings and emotions. As September looms closer I always get a vague panicky feeling, like there's something I'm forgetting to do. This is usually followed by some dream that I am in high school or college and I have been going to school all year only to realize that there … Continue reading School, Fall & the Return of Pumpkin Coffee
~YA Book Review~
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a cute story and fun to listen to. It had some great characters who really surprised me in a I'm-not-what-you-think-I-am way. There are some good lessons about acceptance and learning to be who you are without sacrificing who you thought … Continue reading ~YA Book Review~
Book Review ~ I <3 Laurie Notaro
I Love Everybody by Laurie Notaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars So I was reading this on the beach and I had to shut the book and look away just to stop my body from shaking with laughter. Laurie Notaro is my hero. I love her because she writes about the crazy things we … Continue reading Book Review ~ I <3 Laurie Notaro
Sunday Quiz
Long overdue Sunday Quiz...... Who were you in a past life? results: Jane Austen the answer was kind of obvious, but all in all I am happy with the result 🙂 You were very smart, and wrote some of the most famous novels of all time.
Tween Book Club
This week we had our book club meeting and we had a great discussion about Cynthia Lord's Newbery Award winning novel Rules. I had 2 girls and 2 boys and one mom. The mom is awesome. She brings her 10 year old daughter and 8 year old son. They all read the book - sometimes … Continue reading Tween Book Club
READ THIS NOW!
Sherman Alexie's reply to Meghan Cox Gurdon’s ridiculously ignorant article about YA literature. If you haven't read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian then you need to immediately. It's an incredible book. If you have read Gurdon's article and thought something along the lines of "she might just have a point there" then … Continue reading READ THIS NOW!