Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

The Hum and the Shiver

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Katy K.

It’s October! What are you going to nominate for a Cybils Award? Take a look at the great books that have already been nominated and make sure your favorites are in there, too! There’s a librarian in my state who … Continue reading →

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Sir Princess Petra’s Talent Blog Tour

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Book two: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen—they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly … Continue reading →

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Starting to Read

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Katy K.

Well, probably no one except other librarians would find it exciting that I’ve spent the last couple of days figuring out how to make Excel sit up and beg and tell me how well my language learning materials are doing … Continue reading →

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City of Glass

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Katy K.

Continuing on with the best-selling teen urban fantasy series… City of Glass. Mortal Instruments Book 3. by Cassandra Clare. As our story opens, Clary is packing for her first trip to Alicante, capital of the historic home of the Shadowhunters … Continue reading →

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Friends with Boys

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Katy K.

I’d been hearing good buzz about this teen graphic novel since before it was published last year, and finally actually checked it out. Friends with Boys by Faith Erin Hicks. Maggie is the youngest of five and the only girl. … Continue reading →

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Katy K.

I’m always on the lookout for exciting chapter books that will grab my boy’s attention – and a flying car pursued by a powerful villain certainly fits the bill. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Illustrated … Continue reading →

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The Garden Intrigue

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Katy K.

Back to trying to finish series – I read The Secret History of the Pink Carnation when it first came out, and have read and enjoyed several more in the series, but somehow fell behind. At this point, I have … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Katy K.

During my daughter’s first post-transplant bout of tummy flu, I learned that it’s best for parents of transplant kids to just keep a hospital overnight bag packed in the closet. (I know the audience for this useful tip is very … Continue reading →

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The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Katy K.

This is one that my husband found. It’s a graphic novel featuring extra-geeky science kids – what could be better? The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook by Eleanor Davis. Julian Calendar is a brainy geek, and he knows … Continue reading →

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Cold Steel

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Katy K.

Many apologies for my silence, dear readers! Crazy busy is not new, but at least entertaining: At work, I’m very busy getting ready for my big Talk Like a Pirate Day event, featuring a treasure hunt through downtown. This involves … Continue reading →

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