Summer Reading: Ideas for Kids
Only two weeks into summer vacation, and it’s started already. I’m not going to mention the “b word.” I forbid my children to use the “b word”, because they h...
Category: How to encourage reading
Barnes and Noble to Team Up with Microsoft
A few months ago, I wrote a post about how the future of books depended on Barnes and Noble. Recently I heard some encouraging news: Barnes and Noble is joinin...
Children’s Book Week 2012
My kids have spoiled me; they eagerly seek out books and love trips to the library. But I know not all moms share this luxury, and that for many kids reading f...
Liebster Awards
Besides being a word nerd, I’m also an extrovert, so I love meeting new people. Thanks to the power of modern technology, I don’t have to live in a...
Enter the Fantastic World of The Night Circus
Chocolate mice. Cinnamon pastries. A cloud maze to explore. These are only some of the exciting treats waiting for you in The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenste...
Honoring National Poetry Month
In last week’s post, I tried to get you in touch with your inner poet by sharing some great works of poetry to read. This week, I’m going to encourage you to w...