Book Reviews 2/2

Exploring diverse books...

Jul 10, 2018

Historical Trilogy with a Touch of Tomorrow

Westerfeld sets his series during World War I, but he takes a decidedly unique spin on the traditional retelling of the events of this era.

Jul 2, 2018

Founding Daughter

The authors follow Martha's (affectionately known as Patsy before being married) life as she grows from "daughter of Thomas Jeffers

Apr 24, 2018

What to Read?

There are books of all sizes, shapes, and lengths waiting to be read, so I decided to share some of my recent favorites with you today.

Jun 20, 2017

For Grown-Ups Only

Turning the pages of a good novel or digging into to your favorite online news outlet every day helps stave off Alzheimer's, improve emp

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Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.

7 Tips for Successful Summer Reading

It's here. Summer. Sunshine, time outside, no schedules. It's what every kid lives for. It makes the nine grueling months of school...

Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You

When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...

Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage

In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.