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We are ALMOST halfway through the year, and I am EXHAUSTED. I keep going through mini two-day reading slumps, then devouring picture books, and then repeating the cycle. I’m incredibly behind on the “for me” books I want to read because of my other commitments, and while that’s FINE….it’s also annoying to ME, a little…

A few weeks ago, I took a good old American “Mental Health Day” and after catching up on some much needed sleep and making a nourishing lunch, I became one with my couch and watched the entire second season of Schmigadoon. That left me with almost a whole day left though, so I started scrolling…

I can’t believe it’s already almost June, and I’m already dreaming about these library holds being filled. Here are 5 books I’m excited about that are releasing in June 2023. What books you are you most looking forward to? Zero Days by Ruth Ware A new Ruth Ware? A must-read for me. I remember squealing…

Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm’s Fight for Change by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Nina Crews This is a pretty basic, good starter biography for introducing readers to Shirley Chisholm. Nothing wrong with it, but just kind of basic—gets a pretty good rhythm with the prose, but not too poetic. Computer-ish illustrations, but engaging, larger…

We’re so far into the year that I feel like I can’t even be surprised by how fast the months are going. The days are long, the reading…it’s not enough. Let’s talk the books I got into this April! This was a SUPER busy month for me—a conference, a lot of volunteerism, etc…but I still…

Another picture book round-up of books nominated for this year’s Capitol Choices List, and a bonus book I just couldn’t not pick up! The Daily Sniff by Jane Cabrera Dogs get their news from the “Daily Sniff” in this picture book, but when Ted can’t smell the news, he goes in search of what could…

Is it almost impossible to narrow this down to JUST 5 May 2023 titles I’m excited about? Yes, but I’m going to try! Which of these titles have you already pre-ordered or placed on hold at the library? True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Truly cannot get enough of this dynamic writing duo! While I…

Easy reader time! No series here—but what about a look at some easy readers that have come across my desk recently. Bookstore Bunnies by Eric Seltzer, illustrated by Tom Disbury What an adorable book! Even though it’s an easy reader, I’m going to use this during story time–it’s the perfect blend of book-loving rhyme and…

Another round-up! Today we’ve got a diverse array of picture books, including a celebrity picture book, a COVID-19 story, a play on Virginia Woolf and more. Have you read any of these? My Name is a Story by Ashanti, illustrated by Monica Mikai Another “my name is different story,” this one’s got the celebrity element…