Sharing Secrets with PostSecret
Psst! I have a secret to tell you...I love reading the secrets of strangers. If that sounds weird to you, then I bet you've never heard of PostSecret before. PostSecret…
Unlikeable Characters (That We Secretly Love)
There are two types of unlikeable characters in books. The first is the kind that you genuinely don't like-- the kind that leave you gnashing your teeth, tearing out your…
A Summer at Sea: My Three-Month Reading List
Now that summer is upon us, it's time to start thinking about summer reading. This is the time of year when I get the most reading done. I'm not necessarily…
Storytime Round-up: June 8
Thank you to everyone that attended storytime this week! Here's a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme was Ms. Jamie's Favorites! Books Please, Puppy,…
Lesser Known Works by Classic Authors
I'm always on the hunt for a new classic. And of course what I mean by that is a classic that I've not heard of before (or at least one…
Little Learners
Welcome Little Learners! Each month this summer, we will focus on skills and activities that will help grow your brain power this summer! This month's Little Learners Box is all…
A Whale of a Book: Reading Moby-Dick
When I was in college, I met up with a friend and her cousin for coffee, and while we enjoyed our lattes, he waxed lyrical about how Moby-Dick was the…
Health Highlights: Brainy Books
Books on brains get our attention! This, of course, is especially true in the area of Health and Wellness. Following is a list of six beneficial brain books that examine…
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Summer is almost here! While the official start date of summer is June 20th, for me, the first day of summer had always been when I got out of school.…
All for One and One for All: Three Musketeers Retellings
I read The Three Musketeers with my grandpa back in January, and we had a great time. Even though it was a really long book (we both prefer books in…
A Single Man in Possession of a Good Fortune: Pride and Prejudice Retellings
I was an English major in college, and if there was one book that was more popular than all the others, one title that most of the English majors absolutely…
Relaxing Reading with Laid-Back Camp
We're all stressed right now. I'm stressed, you're stressed, the people behind us in traffic are stressed... So when it comes to reading, I sometimes just really want something uplifting…
My Magical Manga Boyfriend
If you read enough manga (like I do), eventually you'll come across a series that involves a human woman or girl in a relationship with some sort of mythical being.…
Container Gardening: Beautiful Gardens in Small Spaces
Spring is here, summer is fast approaching, and it's time to get out into the garden! Whether you have a house with a huge, sprawling yard or a tiny apartment…
Free Play Activities: Scavenger Hunts
Children are curious by nature, so they love looking for things. A perfect free play activity to entertain your child is a simple scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are educational and…
Read It Make It: In The Kitchen
It is always fun to try a variety of foods. It is never too early to introduce new meal to your child. Even better, get them in the kitchen and…
How to Write Horror
There's nothing like a good horror story to really chill your blood. But, these tales don't just crawl out of the primordial ooze fully formed. No, they have to be…
Reading Beyond the Raven: A Poe Sampler
It should come as no surprise to readers here that I'm a bit of a horror fan. Whether it's scary short stories, Christmas ghost stories, Frankenstein picture books, or fictional…
Storytime Round-Up: May 11
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books If you enjoyed these stories, you might also like…
Movies about All Sides of Motherhood
In honor of Mother's Day weekend, here is a selection of movies that run the gamut...from the darker side of motherhood, to the humor in motherhood, to the part that…
Reflection | Kent State University | May 4, 1970
May 4th is known internationally as Star Wars Day, but it is also the Anniversary (51st) of a historical event much closer to home. On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio…
Storytime Round-Up: May 4
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. This week's theme is Mother's Day! Books Part of our…
One (or Five) for the Books
I love books. I've loved books ever since I was a little kid, even before I could read them. The fact that you can pick up this block of wood-pulp…
Kinder Club – See You Later, Alligator
Congratulations! You made it to our final post for Kinder Club. Mrs. K. and I really enjoyed spending the year sharing stories and activities to help prepare you for Kindergarten…