Ann Jacobus

Review: Learning How to Be The Best Man

Richard Peck’s latest middle-grade fiction, THE BEST MAN (Sept. 20, 2016,  Dial) is full of his trademark humor and intelligence and tackles 21st-century life in lieu of his usual  historical fiction. He mentions cell phones, computers, and a printer that spews out hall passes whenever a certain teacher walks by. But it’s not only technology… Read more »

Part 2-Author Interview With Christy Mihaly

The National Geographic Kids Junior Rangers Activity Book by Christy Mihaly and the U.S. National Parks Service 100th Anniversary were discussed here. Today, we’re enjoying some trivia and jokes. What’s your favorite activity, trivia, and JOKE in the book? Oooh, that’s a tough one. But I’ll give it a go: Activity: My favorite is an outdoor activity that’s… Read more »

Author Interview: Christy Mihaly and the U.S. National Parks

Did you know that 2016 is the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service? Me, either. To help celebrate, National Geographic Kids is releasing a Junior Ranger Activity Book, by author Christy Mihaly. Tell us about the National Geographic Kids Junior Ranger Activity Book and who will enjoy reading it. How might families employ… Read more »

Librarian’s Corner Guest Post: Megan Fink’s Fun Summer Reading Picks

For the youngest readers: I’m My Own Dog by David Ezra Stein, 978-0763661397 The little bulldog in this picture book tells a story of his independence until a human follows him home one day.  David E. Stein spins a story full of humor and a twist on canine companionship from the dog’s perspective. With humorous… Read more »

Librarian’s Corner Guest Post: Melissa Buron’s Summer Read Picks!

It was 88 degrees today according to my car thermometer and it is only the beginning of May. The grass, wild flowers and neighborhood children are all growing like crazy. And to call my students squirmy would be an understatement. All signs point to a long, hot summer and I couldn’t be happier. Summer is… Read more »