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Archives for February 2012

GODDESS INTERRUPTED by Aimee Carter

February 28, 2012

Title: GODDESS INTERRUPTED (sequel to THE GODDESS TEST) Author: Aimee Carter Publisher: Harlequin Teen Release Date: March 27, 2012 Number of Pages: 304 Source of Book: NetGalley eARC Kate Winters has won immortality. But if she wants a life in the Underworld with Henry, she’ll have to fight for it. Becoming immortal wasn’t supposed to be the easy part. Though… Read More

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PANDEMONIUM by Lauren Oliver

February 27, 2012

Title: PANDEMONIUM (Sequel to DELIRIUM) Author: Lauren Oliver Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: February 28, 2012 Number of Pages: 375 Source of Book: ARC from NCTE Convention Author’s Website: laurenoliverbooks.com Lauren Oliver captivated readers with DELIRIUM, the first book in a thrilling dystopian trilogy in which Lena Haloway dared to fall in love with Alex and escape the cure, the government-mandated… Read More

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NEW GIRL by Paige Harbison

February 17, 2012

Title: NEW GIRL Author: Paige Harbison Publisher: Harlequin Teen Release Date: January 31, 2012 Number of Pages: 304 Source of Book: NetGalley ARC They call me ‘New Girl’… Ever since I arrived at exclusive, prestigious Manderly Academy, that’s who I am. New girl. Unknown. But not unnoticed—because of her. Becca Normandy—that’s the name on everyone’s lips. The girl whose picture… Read More

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EYE OF THE STORM by Kate Messner

February 13, 2012

Title: EYE OF THE STORM Author: Kate Messner Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers Release Date: March 13, 2012 Number of Pages: 304 Source of Book: ARC from NCTE Convention In the not-too-distant future, huge tornadoes and monster storms are a part of everyday life. Sent to spend the summer in the heart of storm country with her father in the special… Read More

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PAGE BY PAIGE by Laura Lee Gulledge

February 9, 2012

Title: PAGE BY PAIGE Author:  Laura Lee Gulledge Publisher: Amulet Books (an imprint of Abrams) Release Date: May 1, 2011 Number of Pages: 192 Source of Book: Bought a signed copy at the NCTE Convention Paige Turner has just moved to New York with her family, and she’s having some trouble adjusting to the big city. In the pages of… Read More

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Happy Book Birthday, Daisy Whitney!

February 7, 2012

Daisy Whitney is one of my favorite authors (her books are like my literary comfort food), who I started to adore after reading her debut novel, THE MOCKINGBIRDS, as part of the Contemps Challenge last year. She writes great contemporary novels with likeable characters & meaningful messages &, of course, kissing. She also happens to be one of the nicest,… 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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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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