DECEMBER

Lots of reading in December!! 

A few things that stood out - A Forest Song by Kirsten Hall is a cento! I had never heard of a cento but I fell in love with the idea. Leigh Bardugo's The Invisible Parade is gorgeous. The History of We by Nikkolas Smith is (deservedly) getting award buzz and will help you readjust some thinking. And I loved Birdlore by Jess Keating because I love birds and it introduced me to a new Mighty Girl/Woman. Coach by Jason Reynolds was a satisfying conclusion to the Track series. And everyone needs to read Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sumner. I received The Patchwork Girl of Oz graphic novel and What the Dead Leave Behind by Rosemary Simpson for Christmas, among other books. And gifted myself Philip Pullman's The Rose Field which should be the final book about Lyra. We shall see! 

What books did you receive for the holidays? 

                          

   

        

  

         

   

THANKFUL FOR  NOVEMBER 

Looking for holiday gifts to purchase? Knight Owl's Little Christmas is an adorable board book that follows Knight Owl and Early Bird as they prepare for the holidays. And A Snow Day for Amos McGee is delightful! I am always impressed by Erin Stead's illustrations. Murray and Bun is a new illustrated beginning chapter book series that is so much fun! Best of 2025 lists and award buzz for next January are sprinkled throughout the interwebs. You will most like see Cat Nap by Brian Lies on Caldecott lists along with Broken by X. Fang. Cat Nap is a masterpiece and Broken is filled with love and forgiveness.