Category: Books
Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson, copyright 2013
2006 was a big year. I was in grad school. I was working hard at writing for children. I was…
Dark Lord: School’s Out by Jamie Thomson
Middle grade fiction that is smart, funny and breaks new ground is hard to come by, in my opinion. I…
Poetry Friday: Giveaway & my favorite spread from Water Can Be!
It’s Poetry Friday! Mary Lee Hahn is hosting at A Year of Reading!So sorry I wasn’t here last week! You…
Poetry Friday: Interview with editor Carol Hinz
Carol Hinz is the editorial director for Millbrook Press and edited Water Can Be. After learning last week that originally…
This is the Story of a Happy Marriage, by Ann Patchett
For my birthday, my friend Mari sent me Ann Patchett’s recent collection of her non-fiction work, This is the Story…
Poetry Friday: Interview with Laura Purdie Salas
It’s Poetry Friday! My friend and state-neighbor Margaret is hosting at Reflections on the Teche. Welcome to my month-long celebration…
The Critter Club #6: Ellie’s Lovely Idea by Callie Barkley
Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for a young reader? Try the latest title in The Critter Club series…
Poetry Friday & a preview of celebrating Water Can Be by Laura Purdie Salas
It’s Poetry Friday! The ravishing Renee has the round-up over at No Water River.I know it’s the first week in…
Book Awards and everything Kate DiCamillo
On Jan. 27, all of the major awards in the world of children’s literature are announced. You can see lists,…
Clutterfree with Kids by Joshua Becker, copyright 2013
Simple-living evangelist Joshua Becker follows up on his top-selling book, Simplify, with a practical guide for parents tired of treading…
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