Category Archives: Lists

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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Top 10 Middle Grade Fantasies That Make Me Laugh out Loud

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Katy K.

It’s Tuesday! And once again, those friends to book lovers everywhere over at the Broke and the Bookish have come up with another great theme, perhaps in honor of April being National Humor month. There is nothing like a funny … Continue reading →

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Top 12 Middle Grade Fantasies for Diverse Readers

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Katy K.

Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by the good folk at the Broke and the Bookish.  The theme this week is “Top 10 Books for X”. It’s been two years since the start of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign brought everyone’s attention to … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tuesday: Latest Favorites

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Katy K.

My hopes of reviewing all the books from my Top 10 2015 Releases I Didn’t Get to post were abruptly thwacked by my being flattened with a horrid cold.  I am crawling back to life now, after several days where going to … Continue reading →

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State of the Book Basket March 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Katy K.

For once, the library basket is not overflowing with books.  I have only 20 items checked out, as opposed to my usual 30-40.  But as no one seems to be feeling deprived of reading material, we’ll go with it.  This … Continue reading →

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Cybils Teen Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Katy K.

The last of my series reading selections from the 2015 Cybils finalists – here are the others: Cybils Teen Spec Fic Finalists Cybils Countdown – Easy Reader Finalists Cybils Countdown – Picture Book Finalists Cybils Countdown – MG Graphic Novel Finalists … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tuesday: Spring TBR Lit

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Katy K.

Top 10 Tuesday is a weekly meme put out by the good folks at the Broke and the Bookish.  (Here’s their Spring TBR post) I put a lot of thought into this one, trying to make sure I’m catching new … Continue reading →

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