Lesley L.
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A True Crime Story Like You’ve Never Seen Before
In 1982, the body of a young woman was discovered in Washington’s Green River. A few…
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Junior Non-fiction Reads for Earth Day
Over fifty years ago, Earth Day was only recognized in the United States. Today it is…
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Eoin Colfer’s Global is a Poignant Intro to Environmentalism for Kids
April is Earth Month! It is a time to celebrate the planet and recognize environmental issues.…
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Forest of Reading: 2024 White Pine Award® Nominees
The teen genre is often misunderstood. People see a teen label and they assume the book…
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Forest of Reading: 2024 Red Maple Award® Nominees
The Red Maple category in the Forest of Reading program is a guide I use the…
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Forest of Reading: 2024 Silver Birch Fiction Award® Nominees
A good book can be hard to find. Especially when you are trying to introduce your…
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Halloween Is Almost Here! Spooky Reads for Kids
The nights are cold. The trees are bare. Ghosts, goblins and witches lurk in the dark.…
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The Appeal is An Out-of-the-Box, Unconventional Murder Mystery
There is nothing more satisfying that a good ‘whodunnit.’ Examining clues, finding suspects and determining motivations…
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Books to Help the Journey to Starting School
Starting kindergarten is a major milestone in any child’s life. It’s a brand-new stage that comes…
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At the Speed of Lies: A Relevant Commentary on Conspiracies and Misinformation
Conspiracies are nothing new. They’ve existed for centuries. Some are harmless, like the tale of Big…