In a recent newsletter, I shared that I’ve been in a reading slump. Big time. Sometimes, to snap me out of it, I read different genres — or gasp, adult books. You should see my to-read pile of middle-grade books that I still need to read and review… But here are six that I’ve recently […]
Chapter Books
Brilliant Family Read-Aloud Books for Kids of Different Ages
A reader recently wrote to me asking for read-aloud chapter book ideas that appeal to different ages of kids. Whether you’re taking a family road trip or at home reading with kids of different ages, you want books that ALL your kids will enjoy. But is it even possible to find a book that kids […]
New Mystery Chapter Books (Spring 2019)
Do your kids enjoy reading mysteries? I want to tell you about four well-written middle-grade mystery books with interesting storylines, excitement, and adventure. I’ve added these titles to my BIG list of MYSTERY BOOKS for kids. New Mystery Chapter Books (Spring 2019) Digging Up Danger by Jaqueline West, illustrated by Hatem Aly You are […]
8 Reasons to Let Your Kids Read Graphic Novels
Guess what?! Comics and graphic novels count as credible reading materials and aren’t just for reluctant readers. The truth is children need both variety and choice to become good readers. Meaning, they need nonfiction, different genres of fiction, and different formats of books. Graphic novels give readers a variety in format. And of course, reluctant readers often […]
New Graphic Novels (Spring 2019)
I’m a huge advocate of graphic novels for all readers. Visual storytelling is not just appealing to kids but also provides a different reading experience where readers rely on inference much more than in other stories. See what you think about these new releases. Maybe one will be right for a child you know. (Ages […]
The Best Choose Your Own Adventure Books
Don’t forget about choose your own adventure books! These stories, written with YOU as the hero, are very engaging to kids, particularly reluctant readers. I just read the new Alice Through the Looking Glass choose-your-own adventure (listed below) and found it so delightful that I figured I should list all the best books of this fun sub-genre. […]
Summer Reading Lists For Kids Ages 5 – 18
Happy summer vacation! Get your kids ages 5 to 18, reading with book recommendations from these up-to-date summer reading lists for kids. They’re at every grade level from elementary to middle school to high school!! Reading, lots and lots of reading, is the only way to keep kids growing as readers. But kids need lots of good books. […]