The Post that Made Me Smile Today
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I tend to re-post stories (daily or weekly) that are labeled as “the post that made me smile today”. Click to see me hopscotching. :D
As I Dream of You
Which book did I read on National Read a Book Day (Sept 6)?
Espiritu by Aiden Thomas
Read our review of the ARC of Espiritu, the much anticipated sequel to Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas.
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies is the perfect first day of school book! Even if it’s the 21st day of school. :D
Summer YA Reads 2026
Summer reads that will make you fall in love with reading again
Sashimi and the Field Trip of Doom
Mr. Bookworm did his own review of Sashimi 2 (AKA SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM) and he referred to Sashimi as a chaos engine. I would have to agree. Maybe he’s a chaos magnet even. But the journey with him is never boring.
Pride 2026 Great Reads for MG
Happy Pride Month! Here are some great middle grade reads for kids and adults.
A Fishboy Named Sashimi
There’s a reason why our family is a fan of Dan Santat. He has a sense of humor that sits well within our own and a great knack for lovable characters. Sashimi is goofy, awkward, and feels like an outsider. Pretty much like any sixth grader.
What are you READING?
Dr. Bookworm often asks her patients, “What are you reading, right now?”
Unboxing Pride and Prejudice
Which classic book would Belle read?
First Pages: Heartstopper
“Hi”
“Hi”
[Panel of Charlie and Nick staring at each other]
Author Site Extras
Come check out a few children’s book writers and illustrators who make book-related activity pages!
Favorite Recently Published YA Books
What is your favorite YA novel that was published in the last five years?
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembance Day
Each day I still carry her with me. Our sweet Macy Button.