Category Archives: Lists

2018 Diversity Challenge Final Tally

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Katy K.

In 2018, I did the diversity challenge from Pam at an Unconventional Librarian.  Although she’s a children’s and YA book blogger, I’ve included some of my diverse adult reading as well – I’ll note if that’s the case.  I realized … Continue reading →

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Books I Missed in 2018 for Top 10 Tuesday

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Katy K.

Top 10 Tuesday is a blog event hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This is not the official topic for this week’s Top 10 Tuesday.  I have, however, been working on it, slowly, with many interruptions for the past month … Continue reading →

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2018 in Review – the Books

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Katy K.

Once again, icy weather and real life are making it hard to find time to look back at my book life.  But, here’s a look at the best of the books I read last year – so many happy book … Continue reading →

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12 more Cybils titles I loved

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katy K.

One of the things I love about the Cybils awards are the many books I get to try that I wouldn’t get around to otherwise.  One of the hardest parts is making a shortlist of only seven books, because I … Continue reading →

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Cybils Finalists Announced!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Katy K.

Happy 2019! The 2018 Cybils finalists have been announced! Here are the titles that my panel selected for the Middle Grade Speculative Fiction category: Inkling by Kenneth Oppel Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano Nevermoor: The … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Cybils Books

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Katy K.

We’re halfway through the public nominating phase of the Cybils awards.  It makes me very nervous, as the first rush of nominations has slowed down, but there are still so many good books that haven’t yet been nominated.  Just looking … Continue reading →

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#SummerSoLit final round-up

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Katy K.

My blogging friend Akilah at the Englishist invited me to participate in this summer reading bingo.  I thought I’d give it a try, even though I’ve had a lot of personal stuff going on this summer and have been much … Continue reading →

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May + June Challenge Update

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Katy K.

#SummerSoLit Bingo Challenge: My friend Akilah at the Englishist is co-hosting a summer reading challenge going from the Summer Solstice through the Fall Equinox.  I must admit that real life is being tough right now and I haven’t been out … Continue reading →

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2018 Diversity Reading Challenge Update

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Katy K.

This year I’m participating in the Diversity Reading Challenge hosted by Pam at an Unconventional Librarian.  I’m really enjoying the way it encourages me to diversify my diversity, as it were.  I’m leaving the ones I’d read at my last update … Continue reading →

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MLA Spring Institute

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Katy K.

Last week, I got to go to the Michigan Library Association’s Spring Institute for the first time.  I’ve never been before because it’s specifically for youth and teen librarians, and I’m officially an adult librarian – someone has to stay … Continue reading →

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