Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
As part of my Lola’s New Year’s Day Raffle, I sent copies of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners to several of my nieces and nephews, who happen to be mixtures of white/European, Filipino, Chinese, Indonesian blood.
With Her Nose Stuck in a Book
Happy World Read-Aloud Day 2021
Macy Day 2021
Happy birthday to our Macy! <3
First Pages: Keeper of the Lost Cities
“‘Miss Foster!” Mr. Sweeney’s nasal voice cut through Sophie’s blaring music as he yanked her earbuds out by the cords. “Have you decided that you’re too smart to pay attention to this information?”
Sophie forced her eyes open. She tried not to wince as the bright fluorescents reflected off the vivid blue walls of the museum, amplifying the headache she was hiding.”
Early Reading and One-on-One Time
Early reading isn’t just for speech development.
First Page Mysteries
Which novel does this first page belong to?
Also, our list of 2021 New Year’s Day ‘raffle’ books.
How You Gon' Change The World
These pictures were taken early in 2020. I love Jason Reynolds’ books and I thought the back cover message summed up the book so well, as well as encompassing a great theme for a new year.
By Way of Re-introduction
A re-introduction to Dr. Bookworm
Welcome back, Doctor Bookworm
We are back to blogging!
Back to School and Audiobooks
Reading/Listening while waiting in line in my car to pick up my kids.
Midnight Sun Read-Along
Do you secretly or not-so-secretly love the Twilight Saga? Come join us for Edward’s point of view in Midnight Sun!
Medicine and Poetry
When I was in medical school, I remember listening to a poet bravely pour out her soul to us as we sat in our usual spots at Sackler Hall.
Pixie Tricks
An EARLY review of Pixie Tricks: Sprite’s Secret by Tracey West.
Escape with Calvin and Hobbes
Today I have to tell myself to stop reading the news. There’s only so much I can do.
What am I doing instead?
Distraction.
I’ve pulled out something from the archives: my Calvin and Hobbes collection.