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3 Fantasy Graphic Novels for Kids: Camp Monster, Goat Magic, and the Space Cat

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Katy K.

Here are three different takes on fantasy/sci-fi adventures for kids in graphic novel format. Misunderstandings and pranks take the lead in Camp Monster; a princess in exile needs the help of goats and their herder in Goat Magic, and a cat has multiple funny/serious adventures with aliens in The Space Cat. Continue reading →

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2025 in Review – My Favorite Books

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Katy K.

Here’s my annual look back at the books I rated 9 – the ones I’d be mostly likely to go back to in the future – and the 15(!) I reread. Continue reading →

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Listening for Madeline

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Katy K.

Madeleine L’Engle has been one of my top favorite authors ever since I was about 10, so of course I bought this for the library as soon as I heard about it. I’m hoping some other L’Engle fans at the … Continue reading →

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Reduced Shakespeare

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Katy K.

I recently engaged in some librarian geekiness by re-cataloging my library’s Shakespeare collection. No longer are the plays and anthologies and works about the author jumbled together, though plays sorted by some thoughtful pages by publisher. Now all of Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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