Children's literature abounds with books full of strong males, so much so that I actually get excited when a new book comes out showcasing a strong female just for the fact that there s a strong female in the book. It shouldn't be that way. Our species has a general 1:1 gender ratio, changing a... Continue Reading →
Please note that this public service announcement is brought to you by Bibliophilic Satire. ***************************************************************************************** I'd like to take a moment to discuss an issue that is pertinent to every parent out there. Children and books. There. I said it. I know. We try to avoid such topics, but the fact of the matter is... Continue Reading →
This is a joint giveaway between Living Peacefully with Children and Novel Obsession. You may enter from one site. My family, like so many other families, has been entranced by the Harry Potter series. From magic wands to golden snitches, our home is filled with the magical wonder of Harry Potter and imagination. To share... Continue Reading →
After fleeing a dying Earth, humans were divided into two classes: trueborns, who had money to buy passage on the ship to the new world, and lowborns, who had to work for their passage. In order to elevate the classes and create a working force, tankborns were created. Tankborns, genetically engineered non-humans (GENs), are created with specific... Continue Reading →
With all of the great reading genres available, it's easy to skip over some of them. Check out these great topical reading challenges for 2012. Perhaps you'll join me for some. When Melissa at Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf didn't see any witchy reading challenges for 2012, she decided to make her own. The 2012 Witches and... Continue Reading →
Reading is a very important part of our lives. We are well known at our library, review books for various authors and publishers, and then pick up some more books in our spare time. I'd like to share with you some great reading challenges for children and young adults coming up in 2012. An Illustrated... Continue Reading →
We are a family of bibliophiles. We love books. I was an exceptionally early reader and have been reading ever since. It was naturally something I wanted to share with my children. So, we are entering For the Love of YA's 2011 Young Adult Reading Challenge. Is it considered a challenge if we would be reading... Continue Reading →
As with many other holidays, companies have managed to turn Halloween into a consumerist Photo by Yaxzone product. Emphasis is placed on the purchase and distribution of mass amounts of candy, over-priced cheaply made costumes, and non-environmentally friendly packaging. When we celebrate Halloween by taking our children trick-or-treating, it's easy to fall into this mindset.... Continue Reading →
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