Cohen delivers her fourth shiveringly fun middle grade novel with the standalone book, Shadow Grave. Primarily set in an isolated New Hampshire logging town where […]
Children
Picture Books About Trying New Things
Happy New Year! Many people take some time now to think about new things they would like to try or learn in the new year. […]
How Animals Adapt in Winter, Including Humans
Happy solstice! Winter has officially arrived, and, with it, nature’s invitation to cozy up, slow down, and get some rest. As this fall has transitioned […]
Graphic Novels for Kids: The Baby-Sitters Club
The Matchmakers team welcomes our newest member, Amanie McGee! Amanie writes: Sometimes, you need to go back and remember your childhood. Those quick and easy […]
Caprice by Coe Booth
Today we welcome a new member of the Matchmakers team, Erika Hogan! Erika writes: A twelve-year old girl finds the words and strength to speak […]
Fall is for Folktales
Maybe it’s the chill in the air sparking collective historic memories of sitting around thousands of fires, listening to thousands of stories through time; or […]
Spooky Reading for the Spooky Season
October is in full swing and with it, the season for spooky reading! At the top of my […]
Photo-illustrated Picture Books
On Monday, November 7th, 2022, a momentous event is occurring: the first ever gathering of the Noble Picture Book Appreciation Society! In the evening, the […]
First Readers Explained!
First readers, easy readers, leveled readers, beginner readers… they go by many names. These small books play a mighty role in your child’s reading development, […]
