The Skeleton Detective

Skulduggery Pleasant, by Irish author Derek Landy will appeal to the older elementary grades or middle school reader. 



School Supplies Gone Wild!

It’s fall. School is back and session, and school supplies are seen in stores, advertisements and backpacks everywhere.  But really, how often do we pick up a pen or a … Continued



Hail to the Chief!

It’s a presidential election year! Make this a great opportunity to introduce kids to the electoral process and to explore the make-up of our United States.


Gold Medal Reads

If you don’t feel like waiting for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, pick up one of these inspiring books!


Some Girls Are Born to Lead

A bounty of new biographies for children provide a fresh look at women in politics from the birth of the women’s rights movement to today’s presidential race.



What I Read for Summer Reading

I’m a terrible summer reader. Despite the wonderful events that got my attention this summer, I managed to reach my goal of five books. Yes, children’s books and graphic novels definitely count. … Continued