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 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 | 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...
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