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.

Campfire Cookery

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Katy K.

Campfire Cookery by Sarah Huck and Jaime Young I have been a camper for as long as I can remember. But up until now, our camp cooking has consisted of one of three styles: something close to our regular fare … Continue reading →

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The Reading Promise

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Katy K.

Growing up, reading aloud was what my family did together. Maybe some during the day when we were little, but always every evening after supper. Whoever was assigned to be the dishwasher of the evening could dictate the book, and … Continue reading →

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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Katy K.

This one was part of my on-going listening adventures with my son. As my dear readers no doubt remember, he’s about to start first grade, but is listening on more of a fifth- or sixth-grade level, so we’re always looking … Continue reading →

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Homemade Soda

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Katy K.

Homemade Soda by Andrew Schloss Once upon a time, my love and I made a batch of ginger ale from scratch for a party, following a Vegetarian Times recipe. It was delicious and very popular, even among people (like me) … Continue reading →

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The Dragon of Cripple Creek

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Katy K.

The Dragon of Cripple Creek by Troy HowellWhy shouldn’t there be dragons in the Wild West? After all, the west had gold and mountains, both good dragon factors. That’s the premise this book is built on. It’s set, though, in … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Katy K.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Smile is the true story of a girl navigating middle and high school with the dreaded braces. Already somewhat insecure, Raina is horrified when two of her front teeth get knocked out. The solution is oral … Continue reading →

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The Uncertain Places

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Katy K.

The Uncertain Places by Lisa Goldstein This book comes with great recommendations – blurbs by de Lint, Beagle, Le Guin, and more. It’s the 1970s in Berkley, a great time to be in college. Our narrator Will’s best friend Ben … Continue reading →

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Odd and the Frost Giants

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Katy K.

Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman. Read by the author. Let us now praise Neil Gaiman, for not only can he write well for adults and for children, for the page and for the screen, but he is … Continue reading →

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Starcrossed

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Katy K.

I think it’s the lack of sleep due to teething that makes me feel like I’m writing with my fist using a fat, dull pencil on scratchy paper, rather than a good fountain pen… I hope that this conveys some … Continue reading →

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Crab Cab

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Katy K.

So the boy can read a little bit on his own right now, with much effort. He’s not too much interested in putting out the effort, however – the books at his level are nearly universally unappealing to him. He … Continue reading →

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