Literary Orphans For Tweens and Teens
Back in December, I shared a reading challenge that I created for staff (and am now sharing with all of you!) Throughout the year, I’d like to include a list of blog…
April is National Poetry Month!
Big Green Crocodile by Jane NewberrySpecially devised to entertain and delight very young children (and incidentally to help along their vocabulary and cognitive skills) here are sixteen original play-rhymes with…
Star-Crossed Lovers: Romeo and Juliet Retellings
When I was in high school, my classmates and I all thought that Romeo and Juliet was terribly romantic. After all, you have this couple that falls so deeply in…
Author Spotlight: Karly West
When my boss told me about a book series where the author retells classic fairytales using a combination of her own handmade clay figures and a wicked sense of humor,…
Chilling Tales for Sleepless Nights
Who says that you need to wait until October to bust out the horror stories? Not me! Today, I'd like to share with you a list of spooky or ghostly…
Stay Organized with Bullet Journaling
I met up with my best friend for the first time in....gosh, months. For those of you who have to go without seeing family and friends, I don't have to…
Swashbuckling Adventure Stories
There's nothing quite like a tale of adventure. Over the past few months, as COVID has forced us all to remain in doors and away from our friends and family,…
YA Book Bracket
March Madness is here and we're pitting some of the most widely read Young Adult fiction novels against each other - and you decide the winners! Starting March 16th, check…
Deaf History Month
Did you know that American Sign Language has regional dialects and slang just like American English? How about the fact that Deaf individuals often use "name signs" for one another?…
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A Little Irish History for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, St. Patrick's Day, is right around the corner. It's a day where everybody can pretend to be Irish, for at least one day. We are treated to large…
New Non-Fiction for Grades 7-12
Careers for People Who Love Comics, Animation, and Manga There are many different forms of entertainment, but comics, animation, and-increasingly-manga are among the most popular. Many people dream of working…
Fun Games for Card Sharks of All Ages
I love a good game of cards. It started early, when I would play gin rummy and UNO with my grandparents, and even now, I still enjoy a good game…
Teen Reviews – Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up by Naya Rivera (Book)
Synopsis: A look into the life of Naya Rivera. We see her at her best moments and at her worst. We learn about her career, family, and relationships all from…
Toni Morrison Day
This past December, the Ohio Senate and Governor DeWine signed House Bill 325, declaring February 18th as Toni Morrison Day. Morrison, a native of Lorain county, passed away at 88…
Teen Reviews – Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (Book)
Synopsis: Jojo's family is dysfunctional to say the least and when his dad gets out of prison, things get even weirder. His mother Leonie takes him and his baby sister…
I’m Reading It For the Title
They say you should never judge a book by its cover. And yes, this is certainly true. But, I also will be the first to admit that sometimes, a really…
Teen Reviews – To All The Boys – P.S. I Still Love You (Film)
Synopsis: Lara Jean’s relationship with Peter has been complicated since the beginning but things are finally starting to settle down. That is until John Ambrose ends up volunteering with Lara…
There’s a Book About That?
As a lifelong learner, I'm always on the hunt for a new read. I love to learn about all kinds of topics, and this often gets me teased by family…
Storytime Round-up: February 9
Thank you to everyone who attended storytime this week! Here’s a recap of the stories and songs shared in storytime. Books Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London Winter With Lily…
Teen Reviews – Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel (Book)
Review written by Areesha Nouman Synopsis: Silverwing is the first book of the Silverwing series by Kenneth Oppel. The book is an animal fiction book that narrates the story of…
Teen Reviews – Carry On by Lisa Fenn (Book)
Synopsis: Carry On is a true story about two boys in Cleveland that grew up in a poor environment and met each other in high school on the wrestling team.…
Teen Reviews – A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost (Book)
Synopsis: A must-read for SNL fans. Colin Jost is hilarious on tv and in his book. His life is more entertaining than anyone could imagine and this book gives readers…
The Literature of the Absurd
Do you ever read a book, watch a movie, or even a video on YouTube and go "Wait...what just happened?" Or do you ever find it hard to explain a…
Teen Reviews – Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer (Book)
Synopsis: The love story of Bella and Edward from Edward's perspective. We know the story from love stricken Bella but now we get to hear Edward's thoughts on the matter.…