Reading Ahead
Houdini’s Library
Yes, Houdini was a magician and an escape artist. He was world famous. But that’s not what this book is about. Harry Houdini was a reader.
A Forest Begins Anew
In a world that craves understanding, there’s a book for that. This is one of those books. The finest kind.
A Year Without Home
In a world that craves understanding, there’s a book for that. This is one of those books. The finest kind.
Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies
I love true stories about people who do big things in unexpected ways. Right now, I think we all need to realize our actions, no matter how local, can cause big ripples.
This Pirate Needs Your Help
This time of year, I like to recommend books that make ideal holiday gifts. As a kid, I especially liked books that could DO something, that would play with me.
The House on Rondo
If someone from the government came to your house and said, “You’ll have to abandon this house. We’re going to tear down your neighborhood and put a major highway through here.” How would you feel?
Just Like Grandma
Just Like Grandma recently ignited a spark in me that continues to glow brightly.
The Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter
Barbara Carroll Roberts’ evident love of gardening and insects and not-sports and reading and kids and families and friends gives us a page-turning book that I spent happy hours reading.
A Day at the Beach
Lately, I find myself beguiled by short story collections. I have always been someone who enjoys a long book. What’s happening?
The AI Incident
What does it mean to be human? Not every middle grade novel tackles that question. The AI Incident doesn’t shy away from examining AI, robotics, learning, and being human. It does so with laughter, caring, and intrigue.
I Love Blueberries!
Celebrating a terrific book for young people that will get them excited about growing their own food. Hydroponics, yummy blueberries … you’ll want to share this one.
Our Beautiful Homelands
There are those among us who are doing vitally important work. Merna Ann Hecht is a bright light among those wonder-workers.
We Miss You, George Floyd
Our democracy asks that every citizen has the right to life. This picture-book tribute to George Floyd is eloquent and powerful in its simplicity. The words flow like a song.
Tumble
Adela doesn’t know who her father is. Now her stepfather would like to adopt her but state law requires the birth father to give up parental rights. With some research, Adela finds her father and a family she knew nothing about.
My Incredible India
I am utterly mesmerized by this book! The author and illustrator express their love for the wonders of this vast and many-faceted country, which shines from each double-page spread, irresistibly inviting the reader to discover more for the sheer joy of learning.