The 2022 Caldecott, Newbery Winner and More! Youth Media Awards will be announced at 8 a.m. CST today during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition which is virtual via YouTube! 2022 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It honors the artist of the most…
In years past, I would create book lists to predict the Caldecott and Newbery. To select books, I would read books from the library and bookstore and also research other bloggers who made similar lists. This year is different. In this “new normal” Covid year, I am taking a different approach. I started hoarding picture…
Exercise is an important aspect to remain healthy, maintain fitness, and increase lifespan. The whole family exercising improves their bond and shapes positive attitudes towards working out. Below are nine fun and exciting exercise ideas for the entire family. Swimming Swimming is one of the fun and exciting exercise ideas for the whole family. Families…
As a mom, you have a lot on your plate and countless responsibilities that need to be taken care of, whether it’s taking care of the kids or full-time employment. Juggling family life, parenting, and a job can feel impossible at times. Unfortunately, this means many mothers end up neglecting their own needs. It can…
Welcome back to the Explorer Academy! and… The Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Explorer Academy: The Dragon’s Blood by Trudi Trueit on October 5th, blogs across the web are featuring exclusive guest posts from Trudi, as well as 5 chances to win all 6 books in the series so far!…
Welcome to the Violets Are Blue Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of Violets Are Blue by Barbara Dee on October 12th, blogs across the web will be featuring exclusive guest posts from Barbara as well as 5 chances to win a signed copy all week long! Drama-Envy by Barbara Dee …
The concept of getting down on one knee and proposing marriage is one that is rife with tradition. It is a pivotal moment for a couple as they agree to take two lives and make them into one and embark on the next phase of their relationship together. I remember when my husband proposed. We…