Dr. Bookworm talks about her love for Ducks AND Bears, especially in picture books. And even more so in interactive ones like The Bear Who Wasn't There, written and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.
Summer Contest Time!
Dr. Bookworm is hosting a summer reading contest for the little ones! And big ones too, if you're on our mailing list. :D
Entering the Twilight Zone
Dr. Bookworm announces a Twilight summer read-along! Whether you've read the series before or scoffed at it, now is your chance to form your own opinion. Or to reminisce about some classic Twilight scenes.
Defunding Planned Parenthood
I've been reading a lot on social media and online about what happens when we defund Planned Parenthood, and what the repercussions of the new healthcare act will have on underserved populations. I won't pretend to be a journalist and I won't pretend that I understand all the minutiae of what is going on. But let me tell you what defunding Planned Parenthood means to me as a pediatrician.
In my lifetime, I've had to tell two separate twelve-year-old girls that they were pregnant. Two. One when I was a resident one when I was an attending.
For both, I don't know the outcome.
It's Okay to Kiss Your Kids!
Dr. Bookworm discusses why it's okay to show affection to your kids. Yes, even on social media.
xo, ox
Suffice it to say that I like palindromes. What's a palindrome? Something that reads the same forward and backward. Like xo, ox by Adam Rex and illustrated by Scott Campbell, my current favorite picture book. xo, ox is a perfect little unexpected love story that made me laugh out loud again and again.
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.
A Legacy
Dr. Bookworm discusses the legacy that a physician leaves behind in the wake of her unexpected death.
Dear Ten-Year-Old Shannon Hale, I want to be your friend
Dr. Bookworm writes a letter to the past ten-year-old Shannon Hale in her review of Real Friends, a graphic novel written by present-day Shannon Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham.
MerMay and Fish Girl
In honor of MerMay, Dr. Bookworm discusses Fish Girl by David Wiesner and Donna Jo Napoli.
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.
If the Hospital Walls Could Talk
What happens when hospitals are demolished? Where do the stories of the ones who have lived and died there go?
Are you a Sea Unicorn or a Land Narwhal?
Dr. Bookworm reviews Jessie Sima's Not Quite Narwhal.
What brings you JOY?
Dr. Bookworm muses on 'Doctor Burnout' and what the gift of ME time can do to lessen a physician's load.
Cemetery Confessions
Dr. Bookworm talks about visiting her daughter at the cemetery and certain trends that she's noticed.
"My mommy guilt comes in the form of cemetery visits. "
The Land of Imaginary and Not-so-Imaginary Friends
Dr. Bookworm reviews Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend.
May the Fourth
May the Fourth be with you! In honor of this funny little Star Wars holiday, Dr. Bookworm reviews Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight by Tony Diterlizzi and illustrated by Ralph McQuarrie.
Little Lion Loves Dragons & Dragons Love Tacos = Little Lion Loves Tacos?
Dr. Bookworm reviews Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri.
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.