Since Friday, unhealthy Betsy's been rubbing elbows at the American Library Association winter conference in Philadelphia.  This morning she got up super early to snag ...

This is our last "buzz" post, but tomorrow Betsy and I are going to go out on a limb and make some predictions about the ...

(Giveaway is now closed) The ever-increasing popularity of Middle Earth has brought a profusion of books written about both J. R.R. Tolkien and his created ...

We're coming down to the wire with our Newbery discussions. The ALA Youth Media Awards (which include the Newbery and Caldecott) will be announced Monday ...

(Janie and Betsy are continuing their chat about some of the outstanding children's literature being touted for the coveted Newbery award--yes, there are people who ...

I'll admit it: I cracked up when I read Wimpy Kid. Clearly, my sense of humor is rather juvenile (or, maybe I've just spent a LOT of ...

I have issues . . . more than I can count.  I’m stubborn, prideful, a so-called religious fanatic, and a tomboy with freakish eyes.  My family and upbringing ...

River Rats, by Leslie J. Wyatt.  Royal Fireworks Press, 2013, 212 pages.  Age/interest level: 10-14. Kenny Barton would be the first to admit he doesn’t ...

And the winner for our New Children's Bible giveaway is... Joey E. Congratulations, Joey! And thanks to those who shared their New Year's goals with ...

Betsy and I are back to dialogue about childrens' books that the American Library Association may delight to honor.  This year's ALA Youth Media Awards ...

Parents with avid readers often find themselves with a dilemma: after my child has read all the age-appropriate books, where do we go from here? ...

The Case for Christ for Kids 90-Day Devotional, by Lee Strobel and Jesse Florea.  Zonderkidz, 2013, 199 pages.  Reading Level: Middle Grade, ages 8-10 Recommended ...