Borrowed, yet again, from Pinterest and other libraries, this is my version of "Blind Date with a Book." I used YA books and wrapped them in pretty paper. I printed out blurbs on each book from Goodreads and put them on the front - careful to erase anything about the title, author & character names. … Continue reading Blind Date with a Book
Groundhog Day & Valentine’s Day Displays
Curtesy of Miss Melinda in the Children's Room...... I knew there was a reason I HAD to buy the groundhog puppet! How cute is that? Also Miss Melinda's creation 🙂
Middle Grade Fiction Review (Audio Book)
Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved, loved, loved this story! I listened to the audio recording, read by the incredible Jim Dale, and basically it got to the point where I would make up reasons to drive somewhere so I could keep listening to it. It's wonderful … Continue reading Middle Grade Fiction Review (Audio Book)
Keep Calm and Get Tattooed
Obviously…..
Oh, Willow..... 😉 Source: a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net via Corinna on Pinterest
READBOX
New Young Adult display! I copied it from a picture I found on Pinterest. 🙂 I put books on the shelf that have already been made into movies or that will be made into movies. Here's a list I found - with the help of my good friend, Ali! YA Books Into Movies Definitely eye-catching! … Continue reading READBOX
Mock Newbery
Well, I've been MIA for a few months but one of my New Year's Resolutions (which is actually all of my old ones that I never, um, resoluted?) is to actually post MORE on my blog. Or, at all, as the case may be. Anyways, this email I just received from one of the Youth … Continue reading Mock Newbery
Harry Potter Club
At our Harry Potter Club this month we made these really cool Lumos/Nox lightswitch plates that I found via Pinterest. A very talented person made the original picture on her computer and printed it out to put on a lightswitch plate. I took the picture of her finished product and printed it out (making it … Continue reading Harry Potter Club
YA Fiction Review
The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received a copy of The Dark Unwinding at BEA this past spring and I was eager to read it. Mine didn't have the pretty cover, but I had a postcard with what it would look like. I defintely really enjoyed reading this … Continue reading YA Fiction Review
Lego Club – Food Challenge!
This is from a few months ago. I was so impressed with what some of these kids came up with! Whenever we have Lego Club, I put a LEGO CHALLENGE on the dry-erase board. Some kids choose to try the challenge, but most kids just make whatever they want. It's totally up to them. Usually … Continue reading Lego Club – Food Challenge!