What's your go-to book? When I have nothing to read and no access to the internet (and fan fiction), there are a handful of books that I can always count on. Where She Went by Gayle Forman is one of them.
All in Bookish Topics
Hufflepuff Letterman Jacket Upcycling
My mom has slowly been giving me things from my childhood room over the years. I have no idea what to do with my spelling and academic trophies, but I did know that when she handed over my letterman jacket from varsity cheer, I was reluctant to donate it.
Then I had an immediate epiphany. Though I went to an all-girls school, I cheered for the all-boys school counterpart....and their colors were HUFFLEPUFF HOUSE COLORS. Well, I happen to know a very loyal Hufflepuff in my house, Little Lion!
Valentines Day Cards Upcycling
Can I tell you the little things that I love about being a mom? Besides the fact that my girls are perfect (but not) and that they bring so much joy (overall) and they own every single piece of my heart.
I like helping with Valentine's Day cards. And Halloween treat bags. And when they were younger (or far more many times with Mini Me than Little Lion), with birthday treat bags for parties. It's fun. And it's a privilege. #ILoveBeingAMom
The Book Was Better
I'm currently watching Catching Fire for the first time. Yes, even though I've owned the DVD since it was released (years ago), I've never watched it. Or Mockingjay 1 or 2. Why? Because I knew it would be tough to watch.
But since I did a recent re-read of the series--and may or may not be delving into the Gadge** ship--I've been trying to get myself to watch Catching Fire.
New Year's Tradition--Lola's Raffle
Last year I wrote about my Lola's New Year's Day tradition--she would raffle off prizes or money to all her grandchildren. It was always a fun gathering, an extra day of bonding. I've always wanted to carry on her tradition and last year I figured out a way to do it remotely....with books, of course.
Still I Rise
Dr. Bookworm's take on Banned Books Week.
Storytellers--Encouraging our Kids to Let Their Imaginations Roam
We're all storytellers in the Bookworm household, but I know that storytelling doesn't come as easily for all little ones.
How can we continue to spark the imagination? How can we encourage our kids to write and tell stories?
Airplane Reads--Mile High Book Club :D
In the days before e-readers and smart phones (and having my own kids), I would bring three things to read on the plane: a classic book like Pride and Prejudice or Cannery Row, a fluff read like Bridget Jones' Diary, and the latest copy of Vogue. Inevitably, the one that got read was Vogue.
The Reasons Why We Need Diverse Books
Dr. Bookworm discusses her reasons for wanting MORE diverse books.
Exponential Reading Skills
Dr. Bookworm discusses the learning curve of reading and Little Lion's experience.
MerMay among the June Gloom
Dr. Bookworm discusses the wonderful, whimsical #MerMay phenomenon, in which illustrators post mermaid/merman works during the month of May.
A Day in the Life of a Bookworm
Dr. Bookworm takes you on a Day-in-the-Life of her Bookworm family as they attended the L.A. Times Festival of Books.
Reading Without Walls
Dr. Bookworm discusses the Reading Without Walls campaign for the month of April. She also shares three books that were outside her reading comfort zone but completely turned her world around.
Do writers live forever?
Dr. Bookworm discusses the death of children's book writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and also Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air.
Speaking of hats......
In honor of Read Across America for Dr. Seuss's birthday, we offer two read-along videos of Dr. Seuss and Dr. Seuss-related books to read-along with the Bookworm family.
A New Year's Tradition
Dr Bookworm re-kindles a New Year's Day tradition passed on from her grandmother.
Novel Playlist
Dr. Bookworm shares her novel playlist along with bits of the novel she's supposed to be working on.
The Greatest Gift of All
Dr Bookworm talks about unstructured playtime with boxes.
Thankful, Thoughtful, Wonderful
Dr. Bookworm talks about how THANKFUL and THOUGHTFUL can lead to WONDERFUL. With some books that promote gratitude, thoughts and wonder.
Banned Books Week
Dr Bookworm discusses Banned Books week and some popular and classic books that have been on the 'banned' list.