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I often use my reading as an escape from the big stuff of real life.  And even though there are many children’s books that address more serious topics, I have found a safe, little space in my corner of picture…

While the occasions for National “holidays” can seem to get a bit carried away at times (Did you know in the U.S. May 9th is “Lost Sock Memorial Day” and February 11th is “Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day?”), I…

I am a sucker for libraries and independent bookshops.  To me, these are places of comfort and excitement, of familiarity and new ideas, of independence and community, all rolled into one marvelous place.  When I walk into a library or…

Whether they are books that contain beautiful art or books filled with art projects, I’m a sucker for art-themed books.  I remain a huge fan of the deep and rich art contained in (some) picture books, but on this page…

I never thought of myself as someone who was super enthusiastic about poetry.  But I think that was through the lens of a younger version of myself and one who was force-fed poetry and over-analyses in school. Although I still…

Here is a short list of some fun graphic novels for summer. Camp, swimming pools, summer jobs, VR, and more are all mixed into these four book recommendations.

#Bookbounding is a fun way to further connect with the books you love. Instead of dressing in full costume, as you might at Halloween, bounding lets you hint at characters through accessories, color schemes, and other subtle details. Similar to the practices of Disneybounding or historybounding, #bookbounding can be simple, subtle, and so much fun. This practice is for your own enjoyment!