I’m getting my new assistant trained (she’s amazing and only lacks confidence, not skill), and we were discussing the books we’d love to have on hand for… Read more “Favorite Read Alouds”
Author: Sarah Overvaag
Author Spotlight: Chuck Wendig
I discovered Chuck Wendig’s writing during the COVID-19 shutdown. It’s not a book for the faint of heart, measuring in at 782 pages. While not the longest… Read more “Author Spotlight: Chuck Wendig”
Sharing for Littles
Tomorrow I’m holding a private story time for three children who are visiting the library for their first story time ever. These kids have each been diagnosed… Read more “Sharing for Littles”
From Ancient Persia to Modern Day Middle East
The Middle East isn’t necessarily going to be a popular topic in America today, at least not to everyone, but somehow it has come up more than… Read more “From Ancient Persia to Modern Day Middle East”
Must try zombie series!
I decided recently that I would give up SiriusXM in my car and get a KindleUnlimited subscription instead. Best choice ever! I promise to read more than… Read more “Must try zombie series!”
Robot Rebellion
First and foremost, I apologize. I have been away for a long time. It turns out that getting my dream job as the Children’s Library Specialist at… Read more “Robot Rebellion”
Bears
After a crazy week, attending my first big library conference on the other side of the state, I didn’t get home until 2:15 this morning! Rest assured,… Read more “Bears”
Pet’a Shows Misun the Light
Today at the SDLA (South Dakota Library Association) Conference, our speaker over the lunch hour was Jessie Taken Alive-Recountre. She is a member of the Lakota tribe… Read more “Pet’a Shows Misun the Light”
Apologies!
I’m sorry, you may remember that I had made a resolution to have more of a presence on my blog. I wasn’t going going to be an… Read more “Apologies!”
Fairytales Expanded: The Ugly Duckling
I was thrifting the other day (what a surprise), when I found a book by Donna Jo Napoli that I couldn’t resist. I knew as soon as… Read more “Fairytales Expanded: The Ugly Duckling”