I have often checked The Children’s Book Review for recommendations when I’m looking for something to read. So I was thrilled when Nicki Richesin asked if I would contribute my family’s five favorites for a new monthly column by mom bloggers. Richesin regularly writes reviews for the site herself, and I have previously interviewed her [...]

March is Women’s History Month, which makes it a great time to read about women who have made an impact on history. Here are a few of my suggestions: For readers aged 10 to 14 Cleopatra Rules! The Amazing Life of the Original Teen Queen by Vicky Shecter-this book may be chock full of facts, [...]

My husband and I have always given our daughters little gifts for Valentine’s Day. With none of the stress of Christmas, this has become a holiday where we focus on books, chocolate and flowers. What could be better to lift anyone’s spirits in February? Here are a few of my favorite books that look at [...]

Book challenges can be a lot of fun. They provide motivation to keep you reading, introduce you to new books, and let you share your selections with a group of like-minded readers. Currently there’s a great one going on at The Books for Walls Project called the Cuddle Up and Read Challenge. How can you [...]

New Moon Girls has just released its list for the Second Annual Girls Choice Book Awards. The books on this list were all chosen by girls as some of their favorites. There are newer titles as well as older ones, in categories of fiction, nonfiction, fantasy and myster. So see the list and learn more [...]

Books are some of my favorite things to wrap and give as presents. Here are a few of my picks from 2011, as well as suggestions for who would appreciate unwrapping them. For Ages 9 to 12 and Up Quest of the Warrior Sheep by Christine and Christopher Russell-for the family that likes to laugh [...]

  Last week, I offered up a few tips on how to get a family reading group going. Today, I’m recommending a few titles in three age brackets that are good books to read out loud in your family. November is National Family Literacy month, which is a good time to think about adding more [...]

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