by Deb Aronson | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
“Star Child” and “Into the Woods” Authors Gary Paulsen and Octavia Butler don’t have much in common. Butler,“a ground-breaking science fiction genius,” was dreamy, with a huge imagination and a drive to succeed. Paulsen didn’t love school, was essentially abandoned by...
by Deb Aronson | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
Two engaging “how does that work” non-fiction books for young readers to enjoy Did you know that that distinctive smell of a pool that you always thought was chlorine is in fact a chemical reaction between chlorine (put in the pool to reduce bacteria) and...
by Deb Aronson | Apr 25, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
I don’t know if many of my readers are familiar with BookDNA, a private, personal way to track your reading and get deeply personalized book recommendations. Think Goodreads, but for readers who want a calm, private space to track what they read, keep notes, and...
by Deb Aronson | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog
Angela Dominguez has created a series featuring a main character we can all relate to. Stella is spunky but she can also be shy and self-conscious, especially at school or meeting new people. Stella Diaz loves art and all things about the ocean. She gets along...
by Deb Aronson | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
Who doesn’t remember the childhood ditty: “Sticks and stones may break my bones But words will never hurt me.” I appreciate that this was an effort by our parents to rise above any name-calling drama going on in our young lives, but even as a child, I didn’t buy...
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