Category Archives: Lists

Diversity on the Shelf- July Update

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Katy K.

My July reading included 5 mostly middle grade books by authors of color and three YA and adult books with main characters of color. Continue reading →

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State of the Book Basket – July 2016

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Katy K.

Summertime reading! Here’s what my daughter (6 3/4), my son (11) and my love and I are reading now, mostly from the library. Continue reading →

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3 Positive Parenting Books

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Katy K.

Three recent super-helpful positive parenting books. Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf – June Update

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Katy K.

#DiversityontheShelf Challenge Update – 4 #ownvoices book, 3 more diverse reads, for kids, teens & grown-ups. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Under-Rated Books

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Katy K.

Here are my top ten under-rated middle grade and teen books, mostly fantasy as usual. Continue reading →

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TTT: Top 10 Summer Crafting Books

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Katy K.

This week’s topic at Top 10 Tuesday (hosted by the good folks at the Broke and the Bookish) was a freebie. Even though I don’t actually have more time in the summer than during the school year, somehow I always … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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State of the Book Basket, May 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Katy K.

Here’s a look at what we’re reading in my family right now – at least as far as I know. My Daughter (age 6) has started reading chapter books to herself! She still doesn’t have the patience to read them … Continue reading →

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