Summer is officially here!! And it is so important to make sure your kids read this summer to keep their little brains fresh! There are so many good books for your little ones! A child just needs to fall in love with ONE book to make them a life long reader, so as parents it […]
The Girl I Used To Be by April Henry
May 24, 2016 by ·
I am a fan of April Henry’s mysteries. This is not a genre I am usually drawn to but her style of writing is captivating and original. In her latest novel, Henry delivers a fast paced, spine chiller that keeps you guessing until the very end.
The Neverland Wars by Audrey Greathouse
May 13, 2016 by ·
The Neverland Wars Audrey Greathouse Published by: Clean Teen Publishing Publication date: May 9th 2016 Genres: Fairy Tales, Retelling, Young Adult Magic can do a lot—give you flight, show you mermaids, help you taste the stars, and… solve the budget crisis? That’s what the grown-ups will do with it if they ever make it to […]
Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
May 12, 2016 by ·
Summer of my German Soldier is one of my favorite books of all time. This book transcends so many aspects of the human soul and what it means to love unconditionally. It has been a favorite for decades and is more profound every time I read it.
Don’t Get Caught by Kurt Dinan Release Day!
April 1, 2016 by ·
Title: Don’t Get Caught Author : Kurt Dinan Release Date: April 1, 2016 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Praise for Don’t Get Caught “Don’t Get Caught is just everything I love about young adult fiction. It’s funny and awkward and exciting and full of revelations and surprises.” -Josh Berk, author of The Dark Days of Hamburger […]
Summerlost by Ally Condie! Release Day, Review & GIVEAWAY!
March 29, 2016 by ·
Letter from Ally: Dear Readers, I think most of us have had our hearts broken. Sometimes we can see it coming, and sometimes it comes down with the unexpected force of a sudden gale of wind or a rising of waters that we thought were still and safe. Loss is universal to […]
Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg~ Author Interview!
February 5, 2016 by ·
Tell us a little about yourself and your books. After working as a librarian for many years, surrounded by books, I finally worked up the courage to write books myself. My first book, The Year We Were Famous, was based on family lore about my Great-grandmother Helga’s 4,000-mile walk with her daughter Clara across the […]
The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz
January 19, 2016 by ·
Oh how I adored this book! It was sweet! You can’t help but fall in love with the heroine and her search for knowledge and freedom. The life, the spirit and the soul of Joan lives in us all! The Hired Girl is a charming story filled with hope. A must have for every library […]
American Library Association 2016 Youth Media Award Winners
January 11, 2016 by ·
Last night while everyone was watching the Golden Globes Awards, I was obsessively trying to predict this years ALA Youth Media Award Winners… (while watching the GGA) 🙂 ALA Youth Media Awards IS the Librarian’s Award Show. I have to say that I am thrilled with the outcome! I am ecstatic with the diversity among […]
