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.

Sneaky Fitness

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Katy K.

Sneaky Fitness by Missy Chase Lapine and Laryssa Didio Everyone knows that kids need exercise, and that the only thing more certain to make a wiggle-worm hold still is to tell him or her that they need to get some … Continue reading →

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Library Wars

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Katy K.

Library Wars by Kiiro Yumi. In the Japan of a not-too-distant future, libraries are at war. The central government-run Media Betterment Committee has been fighting for control of library collections, which are protected from their censorship by the Library Defense … Continue reading →

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Snow Play

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Katy K.

Snow Play by Birgitta Ralston If you’ve never lost your child’s love of snow, but want something new to do, take a look at this book. Alternatively, if you have kids bringing you your coat and forcing you to go … Continue reading →

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Batwoman: Elegy

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Katy K.

Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka and J.H. WilliamsI confess that I often have trouble really buying the superhero genre, but this is one title that really worked for me. Kate Kane stars as Batwoman, forced out of the army by … Continue reading →

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The Naming

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Katy K.

I started this series this fall, when I had a bit more reading time and less access to libraries than usual, so thick absorbing books were perfect. I made it to book three out of four, and am taking a … Continue reading →

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Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Katy K.

Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch The line on the cover of this winning graphic novel sums it up nicely: “Yet another troll-fighting 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl.” Mirka, the 11-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl, is somewhere towards the … Continue reading →

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Raising Happiness

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Katy K.

I saw this book sitting on the picnic table at a birthday party this summer, and straightaway put my name on the wait list at work. I’m so glad I did. Raising Happiness by Christine Carter Carter makes a convincing … Continue reading →

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The Bards of Bone Plain

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Katy K.

The Bards of Bone Plain by Patricia McKillip This new book from long-time favorite Patricia McKillip is a misty tale of magic, music, mystery and archaeology. In the distant past, Nairn was called the Pig-Singer, because the pigs were his … Continue reading →

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Snow Party

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Katy K.

Snow Party by Harriet Ziefert. Illustrated by Mark Jones For those people who are looking (even if only sometimes) for a celebratory winter book that is not a Christmas or even a Hanukkah book to share with children, I humbly … Continue reading →

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Zombies vs. Unicorns

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Katy K.

Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier. Zombies are in right now. Really in, and I personally really don’t like them. That’s why I’m so glad that this anthology of short stories has come out, so that … Continue reading →

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