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Archives for January 2012

Giveaway: DEAD TO YOU by Lisa McMann ARC

January 30, 2012

Because I love Lisa McMann and her books so much (I’ve been lucky enough to meet her several times and she is just the nicest, most genuine, and fun person!), and I have an extra ARC of her newest YA book, DEAD TO YOU, which releases February 7th, I decided to celebrate her newest book birthday by holding a giveaway!… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week #46

January 29, 2012

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about new titles… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week #45

January 22, 2012

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about new titles… Read More

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SHOOTING STARS by Allison Rushby

January 20, 2012

Title: SHOOTING STARS Author: Allison Rushby Publisher: Walker & Company (a Bloomsbury imprint) Release Date: February 28, 2012 Number of Pages: 272 Source of Book: ARC from NCTE Meet Josephine Foster, or Zo Jo as she’s called in the biz. The best pint-sized photographer of them all, Jo doesn’t mind doing what it takes to get that perfect shot, until… Read More

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CLOCKWORK PRINCE by Cassandra Clare

January 18, 2012

Title: CLOCKWORK PRINCE (Book 2 in THE INFERNAL DEVICES series) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (a Simon & Schuster imprint) Release Date: December 6, 2011 Number of Pages: 502 Source of Book: ARC requested from publisher at NCTE Convention      In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters…. Read More

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EMBRACE by Jessica Shirvington

January 16, 2012

Title:  EMBRACE (The Violet Eden Chapters Book 1) Author:  Jessica Shirvington Publisher:  Sourcebooks Fire Release Date: March 1, 2012 Number of Pages: 367 Source of Book:  ARC from publisher at NCTE Convention I slowly opened my eyes. The sun speared its first bright rays of golden orange into the sky and I leapt from the cliff, with the sorrowful knowledge that no… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week #44

January 15, 2012

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about new titles… Read More

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CATCHING JORDAN by Miranda Kenneally

January 12, 2012

Title: CATCHING JORDAN Author: Miranda Kenneally Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Release Date: December 1, 2011 Number of Pages: 281 Source of Book: Requested from publisher at NCTE because I loved the cover and premise and really wanted to read it. What girl doesn’t want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn’t just surrounded by… Read More

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Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two days left of this school year. A year that started with sitting in the corner crying due to the overwhelm of the massive task ahead of us to get ready for the first day upon walking in & seeing the state of the library after summer renovation work. A year of ups & downs & all arounds. All the way to today when we had the giddy joy of our brand new booktrucks being delivered. They are pretty & sturdy & glide smoothly & elevate the look of the whole library while making our lives easier. Farewell old, dented, wobbly, rusty, beige carts. IYKYK. Bahama blue, turquoise, teal, sundrop, & calming lavender are taking over. Thank you for the colorful options, helpful customer service, & quick response shipping before school ends @demcoinc!!

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Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just someth Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just something about that shade of purple... #nofilter
The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my commute these last few weeks of this school year. Thanks for the @everysinglealbumpodcast rec @thereadingzone_!🫶🏻

Thoroughly enjoying the ways in which @noraprinciotti & @nathanchubbard bring entertainment, thoughtfulness, care, & joy to these conversations & deep dives into @taylorswift's discography.
My view for most all of this long weekend - in whi My view for most all of this long weekend - in which I have to redact almost the entirety of the image.😅 #amreading for Caldecott 2026.

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Love this reminder of the power of children's lite Love this reminder of the power of children's literature from the introduction in Show & Tell: Exploring the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration! Reading it this weekend to continue building background knowledge for my work on the Caldecott Committee this year. 

"In this regard, we truly suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Children's books have never looked better or been more
important. They are one of the few quiet places left where a child can go to be alone, and to travel worlds past, present, and future. They are often the first place children discover poetry and art, honor and loyalty, right and wrong, sadness and hope. And it is there between the pages that children discover the power of their own imaginations. They are indeed a dress rehearsal for life."

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Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "my Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "mythical creatures" bin. 😂 And I'm not even mad about it.🫶🏻

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His & Hers homemade pizza halves. Tasty benefits o His & Hers homemade pizza halves.
Tasty benefits of the husband getting more serious about his meat grinding / sausage making hobby!
Not pictured: brats & burgers & breakfast sausage, oh my!
My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was sh My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was shining.
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