On Wednesdays I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
The Hate U Give has gotten so much buzz. It made me a little wary of reading it. Sometimes my expectations are too high when this happens. But, readers, I was not disappointed with this … Read More
This week I read a powerful new poem by the wise and wonderful Sherman Alexie. It’s called “Hymn.”
This past weekend I had a birthday – a big one! 4-0!!
To celebrate on the blog I’m posting 40 of my favorite books titles with you. Almost every time I do a speaking event, I get asked what my favorite books is. I never know how to answer that. … Read More
This past weekend I had a birthday – a big one! 4-0!!
To celebrate on the blog I’m posting 40 of my favorite books titles with you. Almost every time I do a speaking event, I get asked what my favorite books is. I never know how to answer that. … Read More
This past weekend I had a birthday – a big one! 4-0!!
To celebrate on the blog I’m posting 40 of my favorite books titles with you. Almost every time I do a speaking event, I get asked what my favorite books is. I never know how to answer that. … Read More
This weekend I have a birthday – and it’s a big one! 4-0!! I’m oddly excited about this, which is strange, because I usually don’t care a bit about birthdays.
To celebrate on the blog I’m posting 40 of my favorite books titles with you. Almost every time I do … Read More
On Wednesdays I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Jessica Lawson is middle grade master. Her newest, Waiting for Augusta, has so many threads to admire: loss of a loved on, surprise plot twist, segregation of schools, road trip!, golf, friendships. And they’re all woven together … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
A few weeks ago I talked about The Poet’s Dog. This week I’m happy to pass along a similar (and similarly wonderful) title: Helen Frost’s Applesauce Weather. This middle grade verse novel has three … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Kate Beasley’s Gertie’s Leap to Greatness is a delightful middle grade read. Beautiful sentences; vivid, rich setting; interesting characters. The dialogue is often hilarious, the kid logic spot-on. It’s a satisfying story with a perfect … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Patricia MacLachlan‘s The Poet’s Dog is a perfect small read for the winter. It’s warm and sad, but also filled with joy, love, and hope. Plus there are poets. The best kind of them too. Run … Read More