The Skull is beautifully rendered in words and illustration. The pauses and subtext are spot on, a tale with an underlying lesson of acceptance and also friendship.
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Flashback Friday: Re-launching Dr Bookworm, the blog
As a re-introduction to me and the blog if you’re new here, I’m just a girl who loves to read, who is raising two kids who also love to read.
Pre-ordering Books
Do you pre-order books so you’ll have them on their release day?
World Read Aloud Day 2020
In honor of World Read Aloud Day, here are two of our all time favorite picture books to read out loud.
L.A. Times Festival of Books 2019 with the Bookworm Family
A belated recounting of our annual trip to the L.A.Times Festival of Books
Milestones: Sharing An Interest
Did you know that sharing an interest in something is a milestone? Like, when your toddler finds something new and exciting and they bring you to that something or bring that something to you?
Lola's New Year (Book) Raffle
My Lola (my grandma on my mom’s side) and I were close. She had a special relationship with each of her grandchildren. Still, even after she’s been gone for 18 years, I can picture her smile (with bright red lipstick!) and hear her laughter and it makes me smile too.
L.A. Times Festival of Books 2018
Dr. Bookworm recounts the Bookworm family adventures at the 2018 L.A. Times Festival of Books. Plus, there’s Leslie Odom, Jr. involved. :D
What's Your Go-To Book?
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.
Long Way Down
There have been two school shootings since I started reading this book. Two.
And Long Way Down is a quick and easy read. However....I put it down after the first school shooting which was by a 12-year-old. Someone pretty much the same age as my Mini Me.
And then there was an even bigger shooting, more lives lost senselessly.
In Long Way Down, Jason Reynolds tackles gun violence in a different way—from the point of view of a teenage boy who feels as if he has no other choice but to avenge his brother's senseless death. It makes sense....and it doesn't.
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.
Featured Fridays: First Book
Do you remember your first book? I certainly don't. I've read too many.
I do remember going to the library and checking out stacks and stacks of books. And my sisters teasing me by calling me a bookworm. I wore that moniker proudly and I still do.
Though I still love to go to the library, I love owning copies of my favorite books.
This is where First Book comes in.
First Book is a non-profit organization that aids in distributing books to low income or at-risk communities.
The Best Bookworm Gift List Ever (For now)
It's the time of gift giving and somehow, even though I'm somewhat prepared, the holiday season always runs away from me. Even though I've done most of my shopping (Yay for online shopping!), I know there are some last minute consumers out there.
Here is my list of the BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR BILBIOPHILES....so far.
Little Lambs x 2 Also Known as Piggie and Monkey
Borrowing from my sister's bookshelf: Dr. Bookworm reviews Little Lamb: Finger Puppet Book by Chronicle Books, a book she borrowed from her sister's bookshelf.
I'll Give You Everything, Everything
A book review of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
Books About Going to School
Book Groupings: A curated grouping of books under a certain theme. This set covers books about going back to school.