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6 Books That Will Get Your Kids Outside

By Kasey | April 11, 2023 - 7:00 am |March 4, 2023 Blogger's Favorites, Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, News and Fun, Nonfiction, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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Earth Day is Saturday April 22, so I’ve been thinking about books that inspire me and my girls to plant a real live tree, spend time outdoors, or maybe try composting (this is going to happen this year!). I love reading books that help us connect with nature through activities or simple suggestions. Though this list is short, it’s pretty broad. You’ll find a book about using nature to navigate from one place to another with real activities teaching you to do so as well as a nature guide and a nature craft and activity book. All of these books made me want to get outside and really notice the world around me. I hope … Continue reading →

Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books to Read if You Loved The Perks of Being a Wallflower

By Kasey | March 28, 2023 - 7:00 am |March 27, 2023 Blogger's Favorites, Lists, News and Fun, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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Though THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER came out more than twenty years ago, it wasn’t until last year that I actually read it for the first time. It’s a favorite of a friend, so I decided to give it a try on his recommendation.

It’s one of those books that kind of punches you in the heart? Like, there were things I saw coming, and things I definitely did not see. Some moments left me feeling like my soul was lighter, like I was remembering the best moments a good friendship can bring. And other moments just wrenched my guts to pieces. WALLFLOWER also has a … Continue reading →

Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Middle Grade Books Featuring a Magic School

By Kasey | March 21, 2023 - 7:00 am |April 1, 2023 Blogger's Favorites, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, News and Fun

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is to pick a past topic to reboot. I made it easy on myself, and kind of went for a freebie type post because I’ve been wanting to do a Middle Grade Books Featuring a Magic School list for a little bit. In case you’re unfamiliar with Top Ten Tuesday, it’s a weekly meme hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. It’s a great way to connect with other bloggers and find new books for your reading list.

So, I’m going to assume you’re already familiar with the boy wizard series and Rick Riordan’s … Continue reading →

Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Kasey | January 31, 2023 - 7:00 am |January 19, 2023 Blogger's Favorites, Historical, Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, News and Fun, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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Top 10 Books for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Friday, January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On that date in 1945, the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. Some of the stories listed here share the lives of some of those who were imprisoned there. Some were imprisoned at other camps. Still others fled their homes in Europe in an attempt to escape the Nazis.

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is “freebie”, so I’ve chosen to share some of the books I’ve read or that are still on my reading list that feature stories based on historical events or family history. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Continue reading →