Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly My rating: 4 of 5 stars Definitely an original story - and one that had me captivated until the very end. I really enjoyed listening to this one. I could feel what Andi was feeling, and I think hearing the voice of Andi played a big part in that. I loved … Continue reading YA Audio Book Review
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Earth Day Story Time!
Skipping the Sunday Quiz to post my Earth Day story time I held this past week for April Vacation. I had about 20 people come, which is a good turnout for such a beautiful day! I kept this one pretty simple. I read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and we made "litter bugs" for our … Continue reading Earth Day Story Time!
YA Book Review
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really amazing story. Voice, characters, plot, style - all of it just works and I could hardly put it down. Vera is such a strong, honest main character and her story is heartbreaking. You can feel everything she is going through. I … Continue reading YA Book Review
Sunday Quiz
Can you name the Harry Potter fact based on the previous answer? Good quiz! I didn't get to finish it because I was watching SNL on demand. Definitely will be attempting it later 🙂 http://www.sporcle.com/games/crookshanks/harrypotternamechain
Story Time – Down on the Farm!
Ah, the Farm. Parents are always asking their toddlers what the cow says or what the chicken says or what the horsie says. And there's lots of great farm-themed picture books and songs to choose from. For this session I read Punk Farm by Jarrett Krosoczka, Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig and The Red Hen … Continue reading Story Time – Down on the Farm!
YA Audiobook Review
Abandon by Meg Cabot My rating: 2 of 5 stars Slightly disappointed in Abandon. The premise is definitely a good idea and I would like to read the rest of the trilogy just to see what happens (and hope it gets a little bit better.) I wasn't crazy about the main character - I felt … Continue reading YA Audiobook Review
Picturebook Review
Ballywhinney Girl by Eve Bunting My rating: 4 of 5 stars I usually try to post about a picture book on Friday's for my blog, but this one is not so much a picture book as it is a story book with illustrations. I really enjoyed reading this and I think that I would have … Continue reading Picturebook Review
Corner: Anita Silvey discusses her Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac | ScrippsNews
If you haven't seen the Children's Book-a-Day Almanac by Anita Silvey you need to check it out! I was lucky enough to have Anita as a professor at Simmons and she is THE authority on Children's Literature. Read this great article below on Anita and the Almanac by Karen MacPherson and don't forget to look … Continue reading Corner: Anita Silvey discusses her Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac | ScrippsNews
Hunger Games Trivia Night!
Before I write about my Trivia Night, I just want to say thanks to the librarians in Massachusetts who are so awesome about sharing info and ideas about programs. One of the best resources I found was through our youth services listserv and I don't think I would have found this info without it. As … Continue reading Hunger Games Trivia Night!
A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of ‘The Hunger Games’
Great interview with Suzanne Collins from School Library Journal! A Killer Story: An Interview with Suzanne Collins, Author of 'The Hunger Games'.