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The Dark Tower Hits the Big Screen
I am a huge fan of Stephen King. Maybe not to the extent that I would chop off his foot and lock him in a back bedroom, but I do love his books. (For the record, in the book Misery Annie Wilkes does...
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Fractured Fairy Tales
So, does the phrase Fractured Fairy Tales give anyone else flashbacks of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show? Since Rocky and Bullwinkle aired in the fifties and the sixties twisting a classic fairy tale is...
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Storytime Anytime-Shapes
Books are an excellent way to introduce young children to important concepts such as shapes, colors, numbers, and ABC's. I know that shapes may not seem like the most exciting theme for storytime....
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National Library Week
Happy Belated National Library Week!So last week was National Library Week and what better way to celebrate libraries than by spending some time reading books about books. Here are just a few...
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The Return of Hercule Poirot
So, The Monogram Murders: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery by Sophie Hannah had been sitting on my Goodreads "Want to Read" shelf since it was first published in 2014. Why did it take me over two years...
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Once Upon a Time
A few weeks back I published a post titled Fractured Fairy Tales in which I reviewed several books and series that are fresh spins on classic stories and fairy tales. Since I only wrote about chapter...
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It's All About Dad!
Father's Day is only a few days away so I thought that I would take the time to highlight some picture books that feature dads. It's a sad truth that there are a lot more picture books that showcase...
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Millages and Materials: A Library Story
Every year, large groups of 3rd graders descend upon the Portland District Library and City Hall to learn about how government works. As I take them on tours of the building, I always stop to ask if...
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Board Book Fun!
So, I recently returned to work after having my fourth child. Yes, there were tears. Probably more from me than my infant.Since my older three children are fourteen, twelve, and nine we had sold or...
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Kids' Book Reviews
So, every summer I lead a writing group for kids at the library. I usually do not make them do too much non-fiction writing because: 1. They do more non-fiction writing at school and 2. It is their...
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B is for Bully
School supplies, homework, teachers, bus schedules. Back to school time can be stressful for both kids and parents. Unfortunately, bullying in schools is also an issue that many kids and parents...
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Comic Book Crossovers
Every year I choose September to do my displays in the library, seeing as its the month of National Comic Book Day. I always am scrambling for themes. But this year the themes did half the work for me....
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Kinder than is Necessary
Since my previous post, B is for Bully, focused on picture books I figured that this week I would highlight several chapter books with a bullying theme. Books have remarkable powers. When we relate to...
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Book Review: Ghost by Jason Reynolds
"You can't run away from who you are, but what you can do is run toward who you want to be."I read a lot of middle grade fiction. Not only do I order books for that section of the library but, let's be...
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Gilmore Girl's is back!
Gilmore Girls is back!I can remember when I first watched Gilmore Girls, my husband wanted to watch wrestling and I was just looking for something to do, who would have thought it would have started a...
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The End of Elephant & Piggie: Say It Ain't So!
Am I the only one whose heart broke a little bit when Mo Willems announced that The Thank You Book (which was published last May) would be the final Elephant and Piggie book? Sure, I can sympathize...
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Season's Readings!
My favorite Christmas gifts to give and receive have always been books. I know, shocking statement from a librarian who was voted class bookworm in school. Here are a few of the books that will be...
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Portland Creates! 2017
We are just one month away from our second year of Portland Creates! It's hard to believe it has been a year already. So much work goes into this large event and we couldn't be happier with all of our...
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New Year, New Series-Juvenile Fantasy
Earlier this month I created a "New Year, New Series" display in the children's area of our library. All of the books gathered for the display are the first in a series.This is my attempt to get young...
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New Year, New Series-Adult Fantasy
So, this week I am sharing a few of my favorite fantasy series for adults that are perhaps not as well known as The Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones.1. The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick...
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