Young adult fiction gets a bad rap sometimes. People assume YA books are full of over the top teen angst and ludicrous plots. And I can understand a bit. I’ve read my fair share of disappointing melodramas. A few years ago, I decided to dig back into the YA world, and I was shocked by the fantastic stories I discovered. Engaging plots, with well-rounded characters and fun creative twists, these books reminded me why reading is so much fun. It is a natural escape from our everyday lives. The world of YA can seem a bit muddy, so I created a list of books that you will enjoy based off of some of your favorite “adult” novels.
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Celebrate Reading with Children’s Books about Librarians!
Did you have an influential librarian in your life? I vividly remember visiting our school library as a child, and I have lots of memories of our librarian. There are several books that I remember her reading to us, and I now enjoy reading them to my daughter.
As a teacher, I had the opportunity to work in the school that I grew up in. I was even able to work with that same librarian. At the 5th grade moving up ceremony one year, she read Dr. Seuss’s Oh the Places You’ll Go to the whole room. As I was preparing to graduate from grad school myself, it brought tears to my eyes. It reminded me the power that librarians can have to introduce kids to books and the power of words. Today I decided to honor these special people with this list of children’s books about librarians and the power that they have to open our eyes!
8 Children’s Books about Love
There are so many kinds of love, and it is so important that we teach kids that love, kindness and affection are some of the best things in life. I love sharing books about love with my daughter. I want her to know that love isn’t just a sentiment that we say to one another before bed, but that it is something that we feel, and something we should embody. These children’s books about love celebrate the love between family members, the love children have for their toys, and even the love that animals have for one another. There are even two books about robots learning about the meaning of love!
New Board Books about Love
Reading with kids is a great way to share a love of reading, and it’s also an awesome way to show kids how much you love them! I love finding great children’s books about love and relationships. Today I decided to share these new board books about love, so you can share them with your youngest bookworms!
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Engaging Nonfiction: Nature Books for Kids
It is Day 5 of my Nonfiction Books for Kids series! Every day this week, I have been introducing you to a variety of nonfiction books and series for kids. These nonfiction books will encourage kids to learn more about the topics explored, pique their curiosity of the world around them, and introduce them to features of nonfiction text that will help them to read and understand. If you missed the previous days in the series (and the giveaway), click here to find all the links!
Engaging Nonfiction Books: Answering All the “Why” Questions
It is Day 3 of my Nonfiction Books for Kids series! Every day this week, I am sharing some exciting nonfiction books and series for kids. These books aim to pique curiosity, encourage further research, and introduce kids to features of nonfiction text that will help them to read and understand. If you missed the previous days in the series (and the giveaway), click here to find all the links!
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5 Ways to Read Your Way to Resolution Success
As far as I am concerned, the year officially begins in February. January is essentially one long recovery from the hectic holiday season. It is basically a hangover. A physical, emotional and financial hangover. Which is why I have such a hard time making resolutions in January. I need a buffer zone between Christmas indulging and the responsibility and effort that a new year brings.
I know that New Year’s resolutions can be a bit controversial. Some people swear by them, but many see them as a giant trap that you will eventually give up by March. Personally, I consider resolutions not to be challenges, but as a way to zero in on areas of your life you want to work on. And for the record, resolutions don’t need to be serious and scary. Trust me, they can be fun.
Celebrating Diversity in Children’s Literature with Multicultural Children’s Book Day!
Multicultural Children’s Book Day is coming up on January 25, 2019! The mission of MCBD is to bring awareness to diverse children’s books and get more multicultural books into schools and libraries. All children should be able to see themselves reflected in the books that they are reading. This day is all about promoting the wonderful diverse children’s books out there.
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Best Children’s Books of 2018 According to a 3 Year Old (and Her Mom)
I am always so excited to check out new children’s books, and we have had the opportunity to check out some amazing books this year. I decided it would be fun to let my daughter pick out her favorite children’s books of 2018!
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Children’s Books about Kwanzaa
Does your family celebrate Kwanzaa? I am always interested in teaching my daughter about different holidays and traditions, and children’s books are my go to resource! I decided to gather this list of children’s books about Kwanzaa to help families learn more about the holiday!
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