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Bee-bim Bop

November 14, 2019October 10, 2019 by Melanie Heuiser Hill

I’ve been on the storytime circuit this last month as I have a new picture book of my very own. Readers of this column know how much I adore storytime, so wherever I’ve gone to read my book, I’ve asked if I can do a whole storytime, the better to read other picture books, as well. Usually the regular beleaguered storytime readers are happy to have this happen.… more

Kids & Books…Books & Kids

May 7, 2019March 28, 2019 by Melanie Heuiser Hill

Last week I was a teacher-presenter at a young authors and artists conference for a couple of days. Tremendous fun — the kids who come to these things want to be there and want to learn. They’re readers, writers, artists! They are an engaged, engaging, and exuberant lot, which I enjoy immensely. I taught six sessions on bringing conflict to your stories — “Making It Even Worse” was the title of my session.… more

The Season Of Styx Malone

March 28, 2019February 28, 2019 by Melanie Heuiser Hill

Our Books & Bagels book group met a couple of weeks ago to discuss The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon. When I pick the books for this parent-child bookclub, I’ve usually read them in advance and know they will be good for discussion. This one I picked before I’d read it. I’d read reviews and whatnot, of course, but I think it was actually the cover that made me sure this would be a great book for our group.… more

Books for My Grandbaby and Me

March 7, 2021August 9, 2016 by Maurna Rome

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of books and reading. I am actually an even bigger fan of babies. I am instantly smitten. I can think of nothing better than cuddling an infant, blanketed by that new baby smell, reading to an audience of one. You can imagine how thrilled I am to announce that there’s a new baby in town!… more

Bee-bim Bop

Kids & Books…Books & Kids

The Season Of Styx Malone

Books for My Grandbaby and Me

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