Will It Be Okay? by Crescent Dragonwagon and illustrated by Jessica Love is a story of a little girl who asks her mother a series of questions about fearful experiences in life. As a mom, I can definitely confirm that kids ask these types of questions all the time. Will it Be Okay? reflects the […]
I loved I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. It is a beautiful board book that breaks down for children how their voice and actions matter. The words and illustrations encourage children who may feel like they are too small to make a difference or too […]
Our Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki is a story of neighbors coming together to cook a large meal for their community. Their resourcefulness is showcased throughout as they make use of food from their garden, donated food and food that may be a little old or bruised. Relying on their own ingenuity they create a […]
I’m excited to announce that I will be a Round 1 Judge on the Graphic Novels panel for the 2023 Cybils Awards! Graphic novels are a favorite with me and my family. So I’m super excited to get immersed in all of the best elementary, middle grades and young adult graphic novels that have come […]
Welcome to my stop on the Sign of the Slayer book tour hosted by Hear Our Voices Book Tours! Thank you to Hear Our Voices and publisher Entangled Teen for including me. What’s Your Code Name? Are ya’ll ready to start prepping for #SpookySeason?! Good! But first, you must choose a code name. It can be […]
Looking for a mystery/thriller to start your spooky reads off for the fall? Check out The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade. A story about two sisters in a toxic sibling relationship when one of them disappears and then reappears in a seemingly altered state. Debut Author This was a solid debut that I began listening […]
Hi Ya’ll! I’m back from my summer break and ready to jump back into the swing of things. As an academic, Fall always gives me a jolt of inspiration. So starting again in September is not so bad after a busy summer full of family and fun. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been reading all […]
As the Springtime hustle and bustle opens up to hopefully more relaxing days in summer, I relied mostly on audiobooks this month. My May Reading Wrap-Up consisted on seven audiobooks, one ebook and two print books. I also read equal parts fiction and nonfiction. A few of the books I read have been on my […]
May is a beautiful month for reading outside. Flowers are in bloom, but the mosquitos aren’t out yet. When I’m trying to accomplish my May Reading Goals, I always try to get a few outdoor reading sessions in before it gets too hot. This month I have a mixed TBR of fantasy/sci-fi and contemporary fiction. […]
Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices book tour for A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove! A Day With No Words is an awesome, colorful celebration of a day in the life of an Autism Family. It will really make you think about voice, communication and […]