If you're following me on my librarian instagram account, this won't be news to you. For those of you who only follow me on this blog, I cannot wait to share this with you! Before I got laid off, I decided I wanted to keep myself busy over the summer break. I got the idea... Continue Reading →
I Wanna Be Where You Are: Review
I Wanna Be Where You Areby Kristina Forest This book is one of my backlogged Netgalley ARC's. So much so, that I was able to pick up a physical copy from my library, and get to see this gorgeous cover up close! This novel follows a high school student named Chloe, as she lies to... Continue Reading →
Diverse Children’s Books: Recommendations
2020 has been a year of conversations. It has been a year of learning, and in many ways, unlearning. We retaught ourselves and our children to wash our hands, cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze, and to treat everyone equally. Some of the toughest conversations this year have revolved around race and diversity.... Continue Reading →
Blackbird Vol I: Review
Blackbird Vol I by Sam Humphries, Jen Bartel (Artist), Triona Farrell (Colourist) This graphic novel was recommended by Brewsandbooks on youtube. Go check out their video here! Am I becoming a graphic novel stan? Is that what's been happening slowly over the past two years? I think it's a genre I can get on board with. I just want... Continue Reading →
The Help: Book Review
The Help by Kathryn Stockett I've had this book on my shelves for a while, and had refrained from watching the movie. I knew how iconic the film was, and wanted to make sure I read the book before diving in to the pie drama. Yes, sadly I knew about the pie before reading a... Continue Reading →
My Library Reopened: Pandemic Library Haul
Hi friends. I hope you all have been safe during the pandemic, and safe if you are attending protests in your area. Being laid off days after George Floyd's murder meant that I had A LOT of time to research, educate, and become sickened, shocked, disgusted, angry, insert negative adjective here, over how Black people... Continue Reading →