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.

TTT: Favorite 2016 Releases So Far

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Katy K.

It’s Tuesday again, which means it’s time for Top 10 Tuesday.  And halfway through the year already, which I might be inclined to forget if the dedicated book bloggers of The Broke and the Bookish hadn’t proposed that we reflect … Continue reading →

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Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Katy K.

Do you love Rainbow Rowell as much as I do?  I thought I’d read everything she’d written – until Kate at Mom’s Radius posted about this one, a novella written especially for World Book Day in the UK.  Happily, she’d … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tuesday: Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2016

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Katy K.

I had so much fun with this topic in the spring, and again now looking at what my friends are planning to read, that of course I had to participate in this week’s Top 10 Tuesday, hosted as always by the dedicated … Continue reading →

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Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Katy K.

“I was reminded of Harry from The Blue Sword and of Katsa from Graceling and I was in love,” said Melissa at Book Nut.  That was enough for me to put myself right on hold for this book, jumping over everything else in the … Continue reading →

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Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Katy K.

A few months ago, there was an article in Book Page magazine about Beverly Jenkins and her new novel, Forbidden.  Wait – a Michigan historical romance author of color I was completely ignorant of?  (Ok, given that I read maybe … Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf – May Update

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Katy K.

I am participating in the Diversity on the Shelf Reading Challenge hosted by the Englishist. I read 17 books in May, a little better than April.  By age, there were 3 early chapter books, 4 middle grade books, 8 teen books … Continue reading →

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Anna Hibiscus

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katy K.

I’m always on the look-out for early chapter book series for my daughter – and this certainly fits the bill. Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke. Narrated by Mutiyat Ade-Salu. Walker Books, 2007 (UK) Kane/Miller, 2010 (US). Recorded Books, 2012. This is … Continue reading →

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Under a Painted Sky

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Katy K.

I know, it’s almost June, and here I am still working on my Top 10 2015 Releases I Didn’t Get To.   Once again, though, this cross-dressing adventure was worth the wait. Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee. G.P. Putnam’s … Continue reading →

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11 Girl-Led Read-alouds for 4/5 Grade

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Katy K.

Not so long ago, I got into a conversation with my son’s teacher about boys and books and how often our culture sends them the message that it’s not OK for them to read books about girls.  She was definitely … Continue reading →

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The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Katy K.

Where else but the Book Smugglers would I run across a book as delightful and off-beat as this one? The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again by A.C. Wise. Lethe Press, 2015. A series of linked short stories … Continue reading →

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