Somehow, in my career as librarian and book reviewer, I have developed a specialty in reading, reviewing, and raving about picture book biographies of women. I LOVE THEM. I find them a fascinating medium when done well, and kind of hilarious when they are done poorly. Ask me about the worst one I’ve ever read—it…
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Talking about a Life of Service with Christina and Dow
On Wednesday, September 21st I had the unique opportunity and pleasure to interview super-award winning author Christina Soontornvat and best-selling author Dow Phumiruk about their new picture book collaboration, a picture book biography of Senator Tammy duckworth. I hosted them via Zoom as the first ever big event by the NSDAR (Daughters of the American…
Recent Writings & Where I’ve Been
Here’s a round-up of some of my recent words.
My 2022 Youth Media Award Predictions
It is almost this librarian’s favorite time of year!
Chouette
I kind of want more people to read this just so I can figure out what other people think this was about.
While We Were Dating
Need a break from reality?
Open Water
Just give it a try–I’m begging you. You’ll be entrenched
The Women’s March
I’m excited to talk about this book with people, and hope that since the author is very well respected in the historical fiction genre, it will be a jumping off point for people to learn more about the 1913 Parade!
The Devil and the Heiress
I don’t know what magic was done to line up The Heiress Gets a Duke to release RIGHT after Bridgerton
Libertie
A mother-daughter tale, a coming of age story, and an exploration of antebellum life in the U.S. as a freed black woman
May 2021 Reading Recap
Looking at June, I need to up my reading and get closer to 1 book a day.
Once There Were Wolves
A five star read for me…even if it was atmospheric.
Aryssa Reads 