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Back to School Books for Kids and TeensThis is a placeholder page for a Back to School booktalk coming in July 2024! Please check back in a few weeks to get the free digital booktalk. I...
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New Release Spotlight – June 11, 2024This week’s Spotlight is on the smaller side, especially for middle grades and picture books. I have once again brought in a few titles from...
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Being Home : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewI read Being Home by Traci Sorell after featuring it on the fabulous May 7, 2024 New Release Spotlight . I thought it might be a Caldecott 2025...
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New Release Spotlight – June 4, 2024Welcome to the June Spotlight! I did something new this week! I have added a “My thoughts” section to each entry on the Spotlight....
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New Release Spotlight – May 28, 2024Happy summer! I know many of my Texas colleagues ended the school year last week. If you are among the lucky summer breakers, welcome to SUMMER! I...
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Summer Is Here : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewSummer is Here by Renee Watson is a bright, colorful ode to summer days. A gorgeous book that I believe could be a Caldecott 2025 contender....
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And Then, Boom! : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewAnd Then…BOOM! by Lisa Fipps gives readers an inside look at child abandonment, hunger, and a young boy’s will to survive. The...
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New Release Spotlight – May 21, 2024A huge thank you to all the condolences I received after our beloved dog Molly died last week. Our family was absolutely heartbroken because she...
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The Woman In Me : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewI read The Woman in Me by Britney Spears on a whim. I needed a short and quick audiobook to finish off my Spotify hours before they reset in a...
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New Release Spotlight – May 14, 2024So I have had a very hard week. We had to say goodbye to our beloved dog Molly on Friday. We took her to the vet Thursday when she was suddenly...
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New Release Spotlight – May 7, 2024Holy moly, May 7th is a whopper date for new book releases for kids and teens! There is no way I can feature every amazing book this week. Titles...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of April 30, 2024Last Spotlight of April 2024! All three groups (YA, MG, and picture books) look fab this week! We have new titles from: Kekla Magoon, Minh Lê,...
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Puzzled : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewPuzzled by Pan Cooke is a graphic memoir about the author’s struggle with OCD, which started at age 10. Highly recommended for middle and...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of April 23, 2024Welcome to the New Release Spotlight for April 23rd! We’ve got lots of great new titles this week, including new books from E.K. Johnston,...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of April 16, 2024It’s New Release Spotlight day again! I’ve got 14 new titles for you this week… My top picks: Witch Hunt: The Cold...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of April 9, 2024Happy Eclipse Day! We won’t see totality in my neck of the woods (only about 60% here), but we’re excited to watch anyway! This...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of April 2, 2024April 2024 starts off with a bang with a huge list of new book releases! I’ve got 20 new titles this week from popular authors like Sophie...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of March 26, 2024Closing out this last week in March with yet another massive Spotlight! March was a huge month for new book releases, particularly for middle...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of March 19, 2024Another week of great book releases! The past two weeks have been massive for middle grades. This week, YA and picture books both look strongest,...
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Out of Body : A Librarian’s PerspectiveOut of Body by Nia Davenport is a YA body-swap adventure that teens will love! Great writing and a fun premise that will be oh-so-easy to...
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Not the Worst Friend in the World : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewI loved this! Not the Worst Friend in the World is from debut author Anne Rellihan, who clearly understands 6th grade girl drama well. Is she a...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of March 12, 2024Phew! Just when I think I’m taking a little break from the Spotlight, we get a second week in a row with lots of incredible titles. Once...
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The Fox Maidens : A Librarian’s Perspective ReviewThe Fox Maidens by Robin Ha is a gorgeous story set in 16th Century Korea, under the Joseon Dynasty. The illustrations are gorgeous. For me, the...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of March 5, 2024We’ve got a great Spotlight this week! Middle grades look especially strong. They look so great, in fact, that I am still finding new ones...
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New Release Spotlight – Week of February 27, 2024We’ve got another somewhat shorter list this week, so I’ve combined it all into one list of 10. YA books are first, then middle...
