Something my parents instilled in me from a young age was an appreciation for the natural world. We consistently visited parks to walk...

Being a teenager can be hard and being the new kid can be hard. When you combine the two together, you get the tough job of growing up in...

When you were a child, did you ever imagine running away from home just for the adventure of it? Maybe you envisioned yourself packing...

On his 100th birthday, Allen Karlsson decides he does not want to go to his birthday party in the nursing home. He's tired of the...

I have not found the recommended age range for this book, but I would say it is a teen to young adult novella. It is autobiographical for...

As a history lover from a young age, I remember reading books about different women who throughout history, made an impact on our world....

Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows, book 1 Recommended for ages 6-9 I got such a kick out of this early chapter book. Bean and Ivy are quite...

One of the most beloved authors of all time is most definitely Jane Austen. She is known for writing books such as Pride and Prejudice,...

I love doing crafts and creating things with my own two hands. It's not only fun but also gives me the satisfaction of completing...

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Recommended for ages 10 and up Newbery Medal winner 2017 I do appreciate and enjoy a good...

Fictitious tales of American Civil War heroes abound and many novels exist that portray the realities of the war between the states. Most...

Flora & Ulysses: the Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo, Newbery Medal winner 2014 Recommended for 8 - 12 years old. In Flora &...

Math can be a challenging subject in school for many kids. I know that math was always my hardest class growing up and I had to work a...

Can one act of bravery change your life? In The Unlikelies by Carrie Firestone, the author creates an enchanting story of five young...

Recommended for ages 10 - 13 years, but I think it is great for all ages. It is difficult to describe this book, but I think it is one of...

A wonderful heartwarming historical fiction novel, that won the Newbery Award in 2011. Recommended for ages 8 - 12. Abilene comes to the...

Here is a new book that was just released this year. The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate is a historical fiction novel which jumps...

Browsing through recipe books is something I enjoy. Recently I saw this book mentioned in a list of food memoirs. I was intrigued, as I...

The Journey of the Noble Gnarble has beautiful, intensely colorful illustrations. This is very important since you must use the...

I first read this book back in middle school for a class. I know that in my experience, some books I've read for classes were fantastic...