Last year, just for fun, I started creating monthly "reading challenges" that: focus on authentic reasons for reading (instead of having...

In my review of Pedro & Daniel, which I wrote for the 2023 "Nerdy Awards," I shared just how important I thought this book was for...

Back in the day, my library hero and mentor, Doug Johnson , used to write a yearly wrap-up post sharing what he "shipped" in the prior...

Earlier this year, I asked Mr. Schu if he'd mind if I copied his practice of curating the books he loves on Pinterest . Of course, he...

It's that time again. For the moment, anyway, my curated starred review spreadsheet is up to date, y'all. As a reminder, I curate and...

Some of my fondest Twitter related memories revolve around the educator chats that used to take place there. Once Twitter changed its...

Just for fun, I’ve started creating monthly reading challenges for readers of all ages. Here's the one for December! I started creating...

People are sometimes surprised to learn that I never (very rarely?) attend ALA, AASL, ISTE, etc. I only go when I am asked to present...

I joined twitter around 2008. In fact, I joined, deactivated and rejoined several times before it finally stuck in 2010. Microblogging,...

One of my goals for 2024 was to start a podcast. Rooted in the belief that our world needs the magic of children’s literature now more...

ABOUT OUR BOOK CLUB Y'all, it's no secret that I love the Bookelicious Middle Grade Book Club. If you've never participated, these...

As a transient kid, who grew up in poverty, I entered high school lacking many basic skills. Because I bounced from school to school, I...

It's that time again. For the moment, anyway, t he starred review spreadsheet is up to date, y'all. If you're a frequent visitor to our...

Just for fun, I’ve started creating monthly reading challenges for readers of all ages. Here's the one for November! As we near the end...

Last week, I had the pleasure of spending time with hundreds of school library workers in Michigan during their annual conference (MASL)...

Many moons ago, NC poet (and all around awesome human) Allan Wolf visited my school. In fact, Allan visited my school many times - first...

ABOUT OUR BOOK CLUB Y'all, it's no secret that I love the Bookelicious Middle Grade Book Club. If you've never participated, these...

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the heft of books written for middle grade readers. And by heft, I am not referring to their...

Ugh! I'm behind, y'all! While I typically try to post this update at the end of the month, my recent travel schedule made that goal...

I'm writing this post from John Wayne Airport, in Santa Ana, California - where I've found a (relatively) quiet corner (near both coffee...