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2016 Top Picks (books I read)

December 29, 2016 by Amy 5 Comments

This was a strange year of reading for me personally, mostly because it has been a profoundly difficult year.  When I think of this year, I think of authors or themes rather than individual books.  Still, there are a few stand-outs. Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer–oh, how I love this book!  You can read my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books Tagged: Best Books, Best of 2016

Some Writer! by Melissa Sweet

December 26, 2016 by Amy 1 Comment

On our family’s recent trip to Boston and its environs, high on our short-list of places to visit was The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.  I knew that I wanted to commemorate my visit with a souvenir of a book (or two), and Melissa Sweet’s new book, Some Writer!:  The Life of E.B. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books Tagged: Amherst, Author/Illustrator Spotlight, Best Books, Bpston, Juvenile biography, Juvenile Nonfiction, Nonfiction Picture Books

Newbery Through the Decades 2016–Wrap-Up

November 5, 2016 by Amy 2 Comments

I am so glad I decided way back in 2014 to make a real effort to read through the Newberys!  Even during the months when I don’t read much, this gives me a focus and a sense of accomplishment. Here are this year’s posts.  The first link is the introductory post for the month which … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books Tagged: Best Books, Newbery Award, Newbery Through the Decades

Two new books by the Steads that I LOVE

October 20, 2016 by Amy 1 Comment

Picking my favorite author and illustrator of picture books would not be easy for me, but I could make a fairly short list.  Included on this list would be the dynamic duo of Philip C. and Erin E. Stead, husband-wife author-illustrator team.  Imagine, then, my absolute delight when I realized that they had published not … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books Tagged: Best Books, Picture Books, Read Aloud Thursday, Read-Aloud, Recommended Picture Books

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt

October 16, 2016 by Amy 3 Comments

I’ve written my review of Gary D. Schmidt’s new book, Orbiting Jupiter, several times in my brain, only to lack the time to actually sit down and compose it on my blog.  Now that I’m sitting down to compose, I hardly know where to start.  First, let me say that I’m a fan of Gary … [Read more…]

Posted in: Books Tagged: Best Books, Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
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