Many children are reluctant to choose non-fiction books. Series such as Chana Stiefel’s Ye Yucky Middle Ages may reverse this trend. In exchange for an interview and honest review, Chana graciously sent me two books- Sweaty Suits of Armor: Could You Survive Being a Knight? and … [Read more...]
Adoption Picture Book Opens Up Dialogue
The ability to understand and accept individual differences is an essential part of life. Adopted children face a wide variety of issues that sets them apart from children who live with their birth parents. Gayle H Swift and her daughter, Casey A Swift, wrote ABC Adoption & … [Read more...]
Picture Book Captures Life on Oregon Trail
After decades of being a successful teacher and educational consultant, Kay Winters, turned her attention to writing children’s books in a variety of genres. Her latest book, Voices from the Oregon Trail (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2014 Illustrated by Larry Day) introduces … [Read more...]
When Audrey Met Alice- Review
Rebecca Behrens hooks most young readers on the first page of When Audrey Met Alice. Few would turn away from the opportunity to get a glimpse of life inside the White House. Using the fictional character, Audrey Rose, readers see the pluses and minuses of being the President’s … [Read more...]
Resilience- A Memoir Teaching Hope
I had read about the upcoming release of Susan Wener’s memoir, Resilience: A Story of Courage and Triumph in the Face of Recurrent Cancer and reached out to her via social media. While I usually do not read memoirs about people who have struggled with cancer, I was intrigued by … [Read more...]
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