Queue It Up! Vol. 3
Film Recommendations for Young Adults: LGBTQ+ Films In our last two volumes of our Queue It Up! film recommendation posts, we've taken a look at Police Reform Documentaries and Musicals.…
Film Recommendations for Young Adults: LGBTQ+ Films In our last two volumes of our Queue It Up! film recommendation posts, we've taken a look at Police Reform Documentaries and Musicals.…
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel is an excellent love/hate romance. Liya is a successful biochemical engineer whom her Indian parents desperately want to see married already. Ambushed…
Just for fun, here's a selection of classics with varying shades of red in the titles. If you're looking for something fun to read, then we've got some great books…
I love reading memoirs, because they're a chance to step into someone else's experiences and perspectives, and walk around a bit. You can learn so much about someone's life, religion,…
There are some people who seem to know a bit about everything, whose interests and skills range far and wide. Today's Author Spotlight looks at just such a person. This…
The month of August features a few national holidays that commemorate the special role pets have in our lives. August 8th is International Cat Day. August 10th is National Spoil…
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood written by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell and illustrated by Rafael López is a delightful story of a young girl bringing…
I don't know about you, but when I think of authors, I tend to think of someone living in New York, LA, or even in the English countryside--not necessarily around…
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun stories, activities and tips to help you get ready to make…
These books about shipwrecked families, treasure hunters, spies, hunting dogs, secret missions and noble quests will take you on adventures without ever having to leave your house! Monstrous Devices by…
Thank you for joining us for our 4th edition of free play activities. Today's post contains 3 free play ideas focused on counting and number recognition. These activities are designed…
I might be a bit biased here, but I think librarians are super-cool. They're smart, quirky, and know a lot about a lot of different things. So, of course, I…
When I was a kid, Roald Dahl was one of my favorite writers. His books were imaginative, funny, and had just the right amount of bite. That is to say,…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXuO_rlDUJU It has been pretty hot and humid these past few days and Suma has done a little grumbling (okay – a LOT of grumbling) about being bored and not…
True Crime is tough to write. If done poorly, it can range from terribly dry to scholocky and sensational. But, when you manage to find the balance, it's perfect. James…
Welcome back to the Kinder Club blog! Each week we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and share fun stories, activities and tips to help you get ready to make…
Experiment #1: Exploding Lunch Bag https://youtu.be/F-i7gcpx1mE YOU WILL NEED: One small zip-lock bagBaking sodaWarm waterVinegarMeasuring cupTissue DIRECTIONS: Put 1/4 cup of warm water into the bag.Add 1/2 cup of vinegar…
There's something really fun about the immersive nature of a good fantasy series. I used to read a lot of fantasy as a kid, but as I got older, sort…
Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. L. Frank Baum We all feel better when we take in a nice slow deep breath. We know it helps us to…
Film Recommendations for Young Adults: Musicals In our last Queue It Up! post, we took a look at Police Reform documentaries. Today, we're going to lighten the mood a bit…
Suma is at it again - see what scientific experiments she gets up to today! https://youtu.be/I4vslXXzZTo Experiment #1: BALLOON POWERED LEGO CAR YOU WILL NEED: Basic Lego bricksBalloonsStrawsTape DIRECTIONS: Cut…
In honor of STEAM Week, I've put together a series of books on various topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Today, we're focusing on the M: Mathematics. What makes…
Thank you, Octopus written and illustrated by Darren Farrell describes a playful relationship between a young boy and an octopus. Your child will love the funny antics and colorful illustrations.…
When you hear the word "chemistry" you probably think of a science lab, factory, or other formal scientific environment. But really, chemistry---the study of the what substances are made of…