We Were the Lucky Ones reveals WWII survival storyAuthor Georgia Hunter wrote WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES about her family and their survival story about WWII. Check out my friend’s...
Lovely, Dark & Deep by Justina ChenThis new novel is a stunning YA about following your heart and being persistent and having grit in the face of disappointment. I’ve...
Feisty female inspirations -part 1Having just finished CIRCE by Madeline Miller, I am amazed by the power of her storytelling! The book is an imaginative retelling,...
Why Libraries matterI loved my experiences on the national book award Printz 2018 committee. The awesome people at Nerdy Book Club published my essay about...
10 Books to teach kids & teens about empathyThe many pleasures of reading are a joy to those that enjoy losing yourself in a book and finding a window into another person’s life. ...
My Printz Award Committee winners 2018My experience on the Printz Committee was a phenomenal experience in reading for excellence in Young Adult literature. I had a wonderful...
9 Fabulous new favorite booksMy Printz committee experience gave me the opportunity to read FABULOUS YA books over the past year!! Here are nine of my favorites:...
I read over 54 books in 12 months for a Young Adult Book Award CommitteeI am a member of a the Printz 2018 national book award committee and we read over 52 books in 52 weeks. I can imagine the reaction, why?...
Thrills of the 2018 Printz CommitteeI am beyond thrilled to be a part of the 2018 Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult literature. The announcement today heralded the...
Kristen Hannah’s The Great Alone highlights women’s rights, domestic violence in AlaskaThis compelling story of perseverance in a 1970’s Alaskan wilderness portrays a mother & daughter who are determined to survive both the...