Teen Books Kimmy Schmidt Would’ve Loved

    If you’re not an avid Netflix fan, you may have missed the latest Netflix original series, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, written by Tina Fey.  This show follows Kimmy Schmidt as she moves to New York City after being hidden in a bunker with her fellow cult members as they’ve heard the apocylypse has… Continue reading Teen Books Kimmy Schmidt Would’ve Loved

Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry, one of children’s literature’s favorite authors, has been awarded and discussed for her unique and powerful writing style. One of the perhaps less discussed series she wrote was about 10 year old, Anastasia Krupnik.  When I was reading in middle school and upper elementary school, I loved Anastasia because she was realistic.  One… Continue reading Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

How To Stream Your Favorite 90s Nick Shows

Were you an 80s or 90s child who grew up in those decades? We didn’t have cable for some of our childhood, but we did love Nickelodeon.  Shows like Doug, Clarissa Explains It All, and Hey, Dude were a few of my favorites.  Guess what? Now those shows are available to stream on NICK REBOOT! This… Continue reading How To Stream Your Favorite 90s Nick Shows

Kid Lit Giveaway Hop: Children’s Book Week

Are you a children’s book or teen literature blogger,  an author, a publisher, or a publicist looking to share copies of a fabulous book?  Mother Daughter Book Reviews  and Youth Literature Reviews  are joining forces to provide you with the opportunity to take part in the Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop 2014, featuring links to giveaways for fabulous children/teen’s… Continue reading Kid Lit Giveaway Hop: Children’s Book Week

Friday Five: Reading, Gifting, & Other Fun Things

1. Nighty Night! Bedtime Story {Android & Ipad app} This is a darling interactive app for children.  Our toddler loves it! It tells the story of a farm going to sleep, and the user has the ability to turn off the lights for each animal.     2. Inchbug – Orbit Labels We finally got around to… Continue reading Friday Five: Reading, Gifting, & Other Fun Things