The Bookworm family has been researching Meet-Cutes in fiction to inspire our own writing.
Bookworm Family Activities
Mr. Bookworm and I are still holding onto a lot of family-oriented activities. Like our Family movie nights on Fridays, originally inspired by one of my attendings when I was a resident.
Another
Another is destined to become one of my top ten picture books ever.
First Pages: On the Come Up
“I might have to kill somebody tonight.
It could be somebody I know. It could be a stranger. It could be somebody who’s never battled before. It could be somebody who’s a pro at it. It doesn’t matter how many punch lines they spit or how nice their flow is. I’ll have to kill them.”
~ from On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
This Moose Belongs To Me and Kohls Cares
First off, this is not an ad. This is just about my love for books and stuffed animals. And community charities and non-profits.
But mostly this is about my love for MOOSE. One moose in particular, that may go by the name of Rodrigo or Marcel. Or another name we don’t know about. But he most certainly does not belong to me.
I might belong to him though.
In the Time of the Butterflies
Butterflies, Dr. Bookworm’s family, and the red threads of fate.
Hibernate With Me
On first read, Hibernate With Me, written by Benjamin Sheuer and illustrated by Jemima Williams, is a lullaby for convincing your child to go to bed. On further re-reads, I’m enamored with the constant refrain that this mommy or daddy bear will always, always, ALWAYS be there for their baby bear.
Snapshot of Dr. Bookworm: Reading the in the middle of the night
True bookworms read in the middle of the night.
Bookworm Family SHIPS
The Bookworm family shares their favorite ‘ships from fiction.
Printable Valentines
Dr. Bookworm shares her favorite (free) printable Valentine’s Day card options.
Scholastic Book Club Flyers
The Scholastic Book Club flyer was one of my first loves.
A Very Large Expanse of Sea Read-Along Part 1
Come join in our discussion/read-along of Tahereh Mafi’s A Very Large Expanse of Sea.
National Women Physicians Day 2019 and Dear Girl
Dear Girl is a love letter to all the little girls out there, to let them know that they are not alone. To let them know that it’s okay to say no, to let them know that it’s okay to be strong, to cry, to be themselves.
First Pages: Shatter Me
“I’ve been locked up for 264 days.
I have nothing but a small notebook and a broken pen and the numbers in my head to keep me company. 1 window. 4 walls. 144 square feet of space. 26 letters in an alphabet I haven’t spoken in 264 days of isolation.
6,336 hours since I’ve touched another human being.”
~ Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Multicultural Children's Book Day 2019: Alabama Oh
For Multicultural Children’s Book Day this year, Dr Bookworm reviews the Alabama Oh picture book trilogy, written by Andi Cann and illustrated by Micaela Stefano. #readyourworld
My Own Ten Year Challenge
If I posted pictures of me compared to ten years ago, I may not look younger or more fit, but I am just as content.
Content is a mild word, but only because today is the day that my middle child would be turning ten years old.
The Great TEN BOOK birthday Giveaway
Every year, we celebrate Macy and her short life. She taught me so much about myself, though I’m not sure everyone would understand that. She also reinforced my love and respect for Mr. Bookworm, who has been a true partner to me every step of the way.
First Pages: The Lightening Thief
“Look. I didn’t want to be a half-blood.
If you’re reading this because you think you might be one, my advice is: close this book right now. Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about your birth, and try to lead a normal life.
Being a half-blood is dangerous. It’s scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways.”
The LIghtening Thief by Rick Riordan
Lola's New Year (Book) Raffle
My Lola (my grandma on my mom’s side) and I were close. She had a special relationship with each of her grandchildren. Still, even after she’s been gone for 18 years, I can picture her smile (with bright red lipstick!) and hear her laughter and it makes me smile too.
How to Be a Viking
I love hearing ‘origin’ stories about books, especially about beloved series in our house. Cressida Cowell opens How to Be a Viking with an explanation that the series was inspired by a drawing she did in her sketch book about a little Viking prone to seasickness and his relationship with his father, who happens to be chief of their tribe. Thus Hiccup and Stoik the Vast are born (and later spun into the How to Train Your Dragon series).