by Deb Aronson | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Any book with Scrabble at its heart is bound to be a favorite with me …
by Deb Aronson | Sep 12, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
As the school year begins again, I thought I’d post reviews of two school-related books. One is aptly titled, “The Class,” and the other is “Queen Bee and Me.” The Class: A Story Told By 20 Voices “The Class” by Frances O’Roark Dowell has...
by admin | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Carolyn Armstrong’s book, “Because of Khalid” (Tiger Stripe Publishing), is set in Tanzania. This story interested me because its setting is not a common one for middle grade books, so it gives young readers a window into a different place on the planet. In addition,...
by Deb Aronson | Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
I have lost track of the number of times I’ve vowed to be more consistent in my newsletter. I promised readers a monthly post and it has become maybe twice yearly. So, I’m taking a page from a kidlit author Christine Evans, whose blogs I appreciate for their brevity...
by Deb Aronson | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
I remember seeing this photo, by Boyd Norton, in Anna Merz’s obituary in 2013 and thinking, “Gosh! There’s a story there that young readers would love!” And now, nine years later, after a trip to Cornwall (where Anna Merz grew up), another to the sanctuary she founded...
by Deb Aronson | Dec 16, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
“Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us” is a book that has the feel of a classic. The reading level is on the young side of middle grade, so for those readers who devour chapter books, this would be a perfect next step. “Hedgehog” is an origin story, a story that...
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