I love a good historical picture book biography that finds an angle I’ve never heard of before.  That is exactly what happened with today’s Simply 7! Continue reading →

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and nothing says fall like Halloween.  Unless you live in Alaska (we usually have snow by Halloween).  Today’s picture book is another fun Halloween treat you won’t want to miss. Continue reading →

I’ve been exhausted and haven’t had the words to explain what’s been going on with this school year.  BUT I think it’s time I talk about it.  If you want to know what’s happening with teachers (especially in my school district), read on.  If not, skip this blog and read the rest of my content as you like. Continue reading →

Today I get to share a picture book with you about penguins (and who doesn’t love penguins?). Continue reading →

Sometimes events seem out of control in the world and they work against your book release.  That wasn’t the case for today’s picture book which feels like it could have been a product of the pandemic (but it wasn’t!). Continue reading →

Change is constantly happening in the world around us.  It feels like a 4-letter word to me, more often than not.  But change can be a good thing too.  Today’s picture book reminded me of that and I can’t wait to share it with you. Continue reading →

When I was younger, I was a HUGE fan of Wonder Woman and I had the underoos to prove it!  Every week I would dress up to watch Lynda Carter kick butt and take names.  When I heard there was going to be a picture book biography of Wonder Woman’s story, I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of it myself! Continue reading →

There are things I will never understand.  Why does hatred exist in our world?  Why does anti-semitism rear its ugly head over and over throughout centuries?  Why are we doomed to constantly repeat the past?  My mind boggles at these things, even when I know the history of them.  Certain recent local events have made me think about all of this again.  So when I read a picture book like the one I highlight today, a story I’ve never heard before and I know I should have heard it before, I feel both stunned and blessed to learn of someone so incredible. Continue reading →

Today I get to interview an author who has visited my blog only once before.  I’ve wanted to get her back for a few years now, but the timing hasn’t worked out until now. Continue reading →