Tweet It’s not unusual for kids (or adults) to not know what to say when they meet someone with an obvious disability. Author Katie Mazeika wants to change that with her picture book, Maybe Just Ask Me! The story follows … Continue reading
Tweet Intro to guest post: My two daughters found very different approaches to a love of reading when they were young. One loved fiction, mostly fantasy and historical, particularly if it made her laugh. The other gravitated to nonfiction. Stories … Continue reading
Tweet Loren, known as Lo, comes from a long line of psychic women who have visions of their soulmates before they meet. Her own mom died when she was young, and she’s never had a vision of her own until … Continue reading
Tweet As a Filipina American girl, Nina Mata did not know much about Asian American women who stood out for their actions. As an author and illustrator, she has set out to provide such a guide for her daughter and … Continue reading
Tweet Who doesn’t love alpacas? The cute animals with big eyes, long necks, and fluffy bodies attract attention whether seen in fields or farms. And of course, their wool keeps people warm when used to make things like sweaters, ponchos, … Continue reading
Tweet When Hugo realizes it’s his Mami’s birthday, he decides to get her something special. He knows she likes all kinds of rocks, so he sets off on an adventure with his pet dino. The two embark on an outer … Continue reading
Tweet Pip Drysdale’s global upbringing (she grew up in Africa, Canada, and Australia and became an adult in New York and London) gives an international flair to her novels of psychological suspense. Her previous books—The Sunday Girl, The Strangers We … Continue reading
Tweet Dead Below Deck by Jan Gangsei is a great young adult mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end. It starts with what seems like a straightforward crime. Maggie is seen in video pushing Giselle from the railing … Continue reading
