I'm late in welcoming the fall equinox this year. I blame a few busy days, some incredibly great fall weather . . . and a good long nap (thanks to my Covid vax). But here I am! Back with my Top Five Books for this past summer. As| Dancing at the Edge
age range: 8-11genre: animal adventure Elaine Dimopoulos’s website Praise for The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow: The sparkling story is both terrifically funny and quietly contemplative, touching on heavy topics with a light hand and heaps of humor.—Booklist, starred review [Butternut’s] action-packed adventures with Piper underline the way that a survivalist mentality can come at... The post Classroom Connections: The Milkweed Meadow series by Elaine Dimopoulos appeared first on...| Caroline Starr Rose
age range: 6-10format: graphic novelBethanie Murguia’s websiteEducators’ Guide for the Wagnificent series A heartwarming story of a dog’s loyalty to their human pack, perfect for young dog lovers.―School Library Journal Whether you’re a dog lover or just curious about the world from a pup’s perspective, this funny and enlightening book is perfect for young readers... The post Classroom Connections: the Wagnificent series by Bethanie Murguia appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
I am fortunate to have a fabulous independent bookstore within 2 miles of my house. (Actually, there are TWO within that geographic area, but I slightly prefer one over the other. An embarrassment of riches for sure . . . ) Anyway. Let's just say I spread my book| Dancing at the Edge
Welcome to . . . Read With Us Discussion Day Bonny and Carole and I are posting discussion questions today for our latest RWU book . . . The Friend by Sigrid Nunez. Join the discussion by commenting on our blogs| Dancing at the Edge
Behold! Progress! As you can see in the photo above, I am cranking here . . . on the second woolly man-sweater sleeve. There is not much to see here, really. Except inches of sleeve. With more inches to go. But I am seeing the light at the| Dancing at the Edge
Are you looking for some new and creative questions to enhance your next book club discussion or spice up your bookstagram captions? Then I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together a comprehensive list of more than 250 bookish questions that will ignite lively conversations, spark intriguing debates, and provide endless content ideas for all book...| A Wandering Scribbler
Having interviewed Megan earlier this year about her latest book, AWAY, I enjoyed this conversation she had with Roger Sutton of The Horn Book.Megan E. Freeman Talks with Roger :: The Horn Book “In February 2023, Casey Family Programs reported that according to the U.S. Department of Justice, approximately 1.8 million individuals were incarcerated in...| Caroline Starr Rose
How to Make a Book Walk I have been putting together book walks in my city since 2020…and I love them. But before I talk about HOW to make a Book Walk I should probably explain WHAT a book walk is. This is a book walk: It is a book that has been taken apart, […] The post How to Make a Book Walk appeared first on Simple Simon and Company.| Simple Simon and Company
On the first Saturday of every month, a book is chosen as a starting point and linked to six other books to form a chain. Readers and bloggers are invited to join in by creating their own ‘chain’ l…| From Pyrenees to Pennines
