This is awesome. And yes, this is how librarians actually feel. Also, I am in love with Parker Posey.
M.O.R.P.
That's right people.....I'm havin' a MORP! This is what I wrote on the Teen Page of my Library's website. ______________________________________________________________________ MORP - it's PROM spelled Backwards! With LIVE MUSIC by: THE HOTEL YEAR Hate Prom? This is for you. Love Prom? This is for you! Dress fancy, or not. Wear a costume. Cosplay. Whatever. Come … Continue reading M.O.R.P.
Midnight Farm
While on my honeymoon on Martha's Vineyard a couple of months ago, I stopped by Midnight Farm in Vineyard Haven. I love this store because it has gorgeous clothing, furniture and various other goodies. I also try to go there every time I'm on the Island to try and catch a glimpse of the proprietor, … Continue reading Midnight Farm
>Why Libraries Are So Important
>Yesterday I got a call from a teacher at the elementary school. She called to let me know that she was starting her annual Caldecott Challenge (which involves getting her students to read as many Caldecott winning books as possible.) She also asked, a little hesitantly, if we had any books about families with 2 … Continue reading >Why Libraries Are So Important
>YA Book Review: Burned
>Burned by Ellen Hopkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was blown away by this book. It was incredible. And Ellen Hopkins is an amazing writer. I've heard that she's gotten some flack about topics in her books, which only makes me like her more. I was riveted from beginning to end. And luckily … Continue reading >YA Book Review: Burned
>YA Book Review: Secret Keeper
>Secret Keeper by Mitali Perkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book - it was bittersweet, but such a beautiful story about the bond between sisters and the importance of family, no matter what the cost. The characters are real and the writing made me feel like I was there in India. … Continue reading >YA Book Review: Secret Keeper
>Sunday Quiz: What Kind of Librarian Are You?
> You are a classic bookworm who started reading at an early age and never looked back. Unfortunately, you can't let go of your childhood memories, so you ended up as a children's librarian. You're peppy and upbeat and full of creativity, but "real" librarians want to poke you in the eye with a sharp … Continue reading >Sunday Quiz: What Kind of Librarian Are You?
>Good Reads YA Review
>The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to say, I enjoyed reading this book more than I originally thought I would. It has some strong characters and a good story line with some twists that may or may not be predictable. It is geared to teens/YA, which I … Continue reading >Good Reads YA Review
>This Week In Story Time: I Can Help!
>This week's book for my 3 & up Story Time was David Hyde Costello's I Can Help. It was a good book to read aloud because of it's simple story concept, but also because the pictures (which are so cute!) have bright, bold colors and the animal characters are easily recognizable for younger children. Even … Continue reading >This Week In Story Time: I Can Help!
>Sunday Quiz: What Kind of Reader Are You?
> What Kind of Reader Are You? Your Result: Dedicated Reader You are always trying to find the time to get back to your book. You are convinced that the world would be a much better place if only everyone read more. Literate Good Citizen Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm Book Snob Non-Reader Fad Reader What Kind of … Continue reading >Sunday Quiz: What Kind of Reader Are You?