What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie
My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...
Category: Recommended kid lit
Great Reading Suggestions from Children’s Book Week
Children's Book Week promotes something dear to my heart: reading! See how you can participate and get some great kid lit recommendations.
Why You Should Read The Eighth Day
The Eighth Day brings Arthurian mythology and magic to 21st century kid lit. My enthusiastic review of this new middle grade novel from Dianne K. Salerni.
Vocabulary for Foodies: Umami
Have you heard of the mysterious "fifth taste"? Not sweet, sour, bitter, or salty, but UMAMI! Learn something today from the Word Nerd.
Why I Love See You At Harry’s
Learn more about See You at Harry's, a great coming of age book for tweens.
How Books Create Childhood Memories: Madeline
Do you recognize these words? In an old house in Paris, That was covered in vines, Lived twelve little girls, In two straight lines. Do you remember what comes ...