I love a book that isn’t what I expected but in a good way. A book might surprise me with a plot twist or a different writing style. It could be that the characters aren’t what I thought they would be. Whatever the surprise, these are the top 10 books that surprised me in some…
Long Distance by Whitney Gardner is a fun science fiction graphic novel with a great plot twist. In addition, it addresses the loneliness of moving and how hard it can be to make new friends. It’s a great read for tweens which is why I chose Long Distance for my kid’s graphic novel online book…
There’s something a bit magical about Christmas chapter books because these are often the books that the whole family can enjoy together. Each year, I like to choose at least one Christmas chapter book to read in December with my kids. (or listen to!) Just add cocoa, and you have a great way to make some…
Finding Thanksgiving books for kids when my kids were little was always tricky. I didn’t know which books to buy, and which to get from the library. Books, especially really high-quality picture books, aren’t cheap. But holiday books have always felt like a good investment because they often become part of your family’s tradition. Leading…
Fiction books for 8-10-year-olds can be a ton of fun for kids to read as well as the whole family. Teaching literature to kids is something that I love and do online through Outschool. One of my favorite parts about this job is reading and selecting books each year for 8-10-year-olds. It’s important to me…
Fiction books for middle schoolers make fantastic choices for teaching literary elements to tweens. Teaching literature in middle school is something that I love and do online through Outschool. One of my favorite parts about this job is reading and selecting books each year for my middle school book club. I like to find a…
“Mommy! We have to read the Bots book again! We need to see what happens to Tinny!” This was not a request but a demand shouted at me from the bathroom, where my son was supposed to be brushing his teeth. He had just discovered his first early chapter book series and was obsessed! I…
