The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt A quick trip to the library a few weeks ago resulted in this book being on my nightstand. I’d never heard of this book before, but it caught my attention enough to take it home. Fast forward a few, busy weeks, and I picked it up one night… Continue reading The Wednesday Wars
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The Princelings of the East: Blog Hop Book Tour
About the Book Title: The Princelings of the East (Princelings Trilogy, Book 1) Author: Jemima Pett Year published: originally published 2011 Publisher: Princelings Publications Number of pages: 103 Recommended age: 10+ Summary (Amazon): The Princelings of the East is the first of a trilogy telling of the adventures of Fred and George. When the King’s… Continue reading The Princelings of the East: Blog Hop Book Tour
Required Reading: Library Fashion from Kate Spade
It’s always fun to see popular culture take on library and reading as a theme; Kate Spade, a fashion designer, seems to have used a library as inspiration for her latest line of bags, accessories, and jewelry. While Kate Spade is a brand that is out of my financial league, I thought it would be… Continue reading Required Reading: Library Fashion from Kate Spade
Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing
Teaching writing can often a more subjective process, but there are many books published that propose help for not only teachers but students. I don’t endorse the types of texts that undermine the power of grammar and mechanical knowledge for students; communication hinges on being able to write correctly. However, as a teacher, we… Continue reading Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing
Sir Princess Petra’s Talent: Blog Tour
Join us for an exciting blog hop featuring Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson. Stop by our sponsor, Kid Lit Reviews, for the blog tour schedule. Book two: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen – they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers! But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra’s Talent would be? REVIEW: Princess Petra is a charming and fun adventure with a fascinating princess. Having recently… Continue reading Sir Princess Petra’s Talent: Blog Tour