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November 12, 2019

5 Questions for a Book Giver’s Interview

If you like giving books for birthdays, Christmas, hygge, or any other reason, you may often be wondering: what...

by Megan
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November 12, 2019

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

The Downstairs Girl explores the social mores and prejudices of late-19th-century Atlanta through the eyes of a resourceful and...

by Janie
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November 11, 2019

Games of Deception by Andrew Maraniss

Games of Deception is a fast-paced, gripping narrative about basketball, America, and the Olympics.

by Betsy
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November 8, 2019

*Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

The “insignificant events” befalling a girl without arms throw the rough transitions of middle school into sharp, yet humorous,...

by Janie
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November 8, 2019

Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

The “momentous event" of transitioning to high school presents Aven Green, the armless girl-wonder, with new challenges.

by Janie
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November 7, 2019

Back Porch Book Chat: Sarah Dempsen (After School Ministry Leader)

Betsy interviews Sarah Dempsen, mom and co-director of an after school program on the Yakama Reservation.

by Betsy
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November 6, 2019

Truth and Story

(Note: Betsy and I are indebted to Ethan Pettit, librarian and Children’s Literature professor from Covenant College, who enlightened...

by Megan
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November 5, 2019

Noodleheads Find Something Fishy by Tedd Arnold

The Noodlehead series, by the author of Fly Guy, draws from classic simpleton stories to give early readers a...

by Janie
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November 4, 2019

Thanksgiving Comes Before Christmas

Thanksgiving comes before Christmas, and we think that's important!

by Betsy
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November 1, 2019

The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundel

The Good Thieves combines compelling action and an irresistible “heist” tale with striking prose.

by Janie
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October 30, 2019

Is Dracula Worth Reading?

Betsy explores the difference between the original Dracula and the modern fascination with vampires.

by Betsy
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October 30, 2019

White Bird by R. J. Palacio

In White Bird, a graphic novel, the best-selling author of Wonder traces the holocaust history of a Wonder character's...

by Janie
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