Here in Alaska, it’s JUST starting to be spring.  We’ve had a few glorious rain showers that have finally helped melt the snow and I can now see grass (even though it isn’t green yet).  So today’s anthology seemed appropriate to share. Continue reading →

Let’s have another laugh today, shall we? Continue reading →

I was going to share about this book last year, but when it came time, I didn’t like the photos I’d taken.  Then I won a copy after April has passed and I knew I would save it for this year. Continue reading →

Perhaps today’s book will surprise you as much as it did me. Continue reading →

I found this book last summer when I went to Connecticut on a work trip (back when we could travel).  It was such a lovely and pleasant surprise that I had to save it just for this month. Continue reading →

Today’s picture book poetry collection is all about trees. Continue reading →

Here’s another collection of poetry that’s worth another look. Continue reading →

If you are a poet lover, this book is for you.  If you are a jazz lover, this book is for you.  If you are a vinyl lover, this book was designed to look like it’s for you too! Continue reading →

Today’s picture book is one I had to track down.  I saw Sean Qualls’ dummy of it at the SCBWI LA Conference three summers ago and had forgotten to look it up until this year. Continue reading →

I can’t talk about Kwame Alexander without mentioning “The Undefeated.” Continue reading →