Posts Categorized: I read stuff

Writing Heroes

Who are your writing heroes?

I spent the summer re-reading a lot of my favorite books and thinking about who my writing heroes are and what it is I admire about them. One of the reasons for this is that a few months ago I won something in an online … Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

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The talented Matt Roeser makes his picture book debut with Oh No, Astro! out this year, illustrated by Brad Woodard. Funny, sharp, witty, cheeky — Parents and children alike will love this story.… Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

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Doing Her Bit by Erin Hagar, illustrated by Jen Hill, is a fantastic non-fiction title for your collection. World War I history, women’s right, equal pay issues–that are still relevant today…you will find them … Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

Summer Days and Summer Nights edited by Stephanie Perkins
YA short story collection. Summer romance!! Loved so many of these. Especially Perkins’ “In Ninety Minutes, Turn North.”

This was such a fun read!!… Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

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Meg Medina’s Burn Baby Burn is an outstanding story. I can’t recommend it enough. YA thriller–edgy historical, great characters, diverse cast–it’s all there. Plus romance! If you’d like a coming of age story about a girl who … Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

 

Lindsay Eyre‘s third book in the Sylvie Scruggs series is finally out. And Spelling Bee Scuffle is just as funny as the first two! This chapter book series is perfect for young readers in … Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

 

 

Kelly Barnhill‘s The Witch’s Boy is a middle grade creepy adventure that all ages will love. Magic, treachery, family love, humor–this novel has it all. I loved it!

 

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