Yes, the season for "best books of 2009" lists! I'm keeping an ongoing list on the right-hand side of the page. General adult fiction and nonfiction lists are included, and children's/teen literature specific lists are indicated if they are not already...

I read several books over the Thanksgiving break, but I want to tell you about one in particular. After learning that Rita Williams-Garcia won the National Book Award was a finalist for the National Book Award (Young People's Literature) for Jumped, I...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away! While I don't have any favorite Thanksgiving stories to share with you, I will tell you about my favorite food-related children's books. Close enough for government work, right? Here we go. Chicks and Salsa Are...

This is the time of year that I like to revisit some familiar favorites. Occasionally, with the reading I have to do for Capitol Choices, Jefferson Cup, and the books I review for School Library Journal, reading sometimes feels more like work than...

Sesame Street hits the big 4-0 today. I posted about it earlier, but I wanted to share some fabulous clips with you. Some of the best moments in Sesame Street's history have come from unscripted moments between children and the Muppets. Here are a few...