What Is Scatological Humor?
Do you think scatological humor is a good thing or a bad thing in children's books? Wait? You don't know what it is? The Word Nerd explains.
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Four Book Recommendations from a Literary Festival
One recent summer Saturday, I dragged my children to the Radford Reads Literary Festival. As with any worthwhile adventure, a few things surprised us. When we p...
Why I Love The Ranger’s Apprentice
Literally everyone I tell about The Ranger's Apprentice comes back to me with raving reviews. It's must read kid lit, for summer or any time! The audiobook is...
What is a Susurration?
Do you know what a susurration is? I heard it while listening to The Ranger's Apprentice and had to look it up. I'll tell you what I found out...
Why You Should Read Paper Towns
Paper Towns the movie opens next week! Of course I’ve read the book, and I’m giving you the scoop on what you need to know before you see the movie...
Hidden Passages, Nooks & Crannies, and a Giveaway
Your kids need books to read this summer, and Tabitha Crum has a mystery to solve. Win a free copy of Jessica Lawson's new middle grade release, Nooks and Crann...