July 12, 2017 marked the 200th birthday of Henry David Thoreau, American author, philosopher, and naturalist. As a member of a group known as the […]
2018 Newbery and Caldecott Awards
The American Library Association recently hosted it’s annual midwinter conference and with it came a slate of awards announcements. The Youth Media Awards highlight the […]
Elementary Read Alouds
This month I traveled to Noble and Oxford Elementary schools to share some great books with the Aftercare groups at each building. It’s always a […]
Best Picture Books of 2017
What a year 2017 has been! My Grandma once told me that as you get older every year goes by faster than the one before. […]
Back to School Books – 2017
Labor Day is right around the corner marking the official end of summer. The mornings and nights are a little cooler, a little crisper, and […]
Dream, Build, Share – Books for Dreaming
We are almost to the summer reading finish line! The last day to submit your reading records is this Friday, August 11. Every child, (grades […]
Dream, Build, Share – Construction Books
Ring the bells, throw confetti, break out the sunglasses, er reading glasses, summer reading is here! We are celebrating the University Heights branch renovation with […]
2016 Staff Picture Book Favorites – Part Two
The second part of our favorite picture books of 2016 list is here! Between the pages below you’ll find multiple snowy creatures, 3 bears, 2 […]
Picture Book Love
Carson Ellis captured my attention with her 2015 title, Home. It’s the kind of picture book that a child can really spend time with, visiting […]
