I love reading books for kids and I love talking about books for kids. Most of the titles I mention to fellow kidlit readers get nods of recognition or at least the comment, “I’ve heard of that. Is it good?” But lately I’ve seen more and more blank looks when I mention certain titles, soContinue reading “Carie’s Lists: 10 YA & MG Books That Deserve More Readers”
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Carie’s Lists: 11 Reasons for Teachers to Get Excited About Back-to-School
It’s that time of year again. Commercial breaks are filled with bright-colored backpacks and smiling children and actors portraying calm, confident teachers with not a hair out of place. Department stores put up giant signs shaped like pencils and everywhere you look, it’s SALE SALE SALE! It’s Back-to-School time. But, the thing is, it’s NOTContinue reading “Carie’s Lists: 11 Reasons for Teachers to Get Excited About Back-to-School”
15 Jokes Pets Think Are Funny
1. Acting Out a Scene From The Godfather While You’re Trying to Work 2. Impersonating Things, Like… 3. Morphing Into One Pet While Your Back is Turned 4. Turning Your Paper Recycling Bag into a Shredder 5. Refusing to Get Up 6. Eating ALL the Catnip 7. Faking Injuries 8. Cuddling Inappropriately While You’re Trying to Read LolitaContinue reading “15 Jokes Pets Think Are Funny”
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