Middle Grade Bookmarks for April 2012

In April, most of the books read and reviewed were for middle grade readers. Check out our mini review of Falcon Quinn and early impressions on The Family Hitchcock. Continue reading

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Historical Fiction Author Interview: Meet Donna McDine

Donna McDine visits the Family Bookshelf to talk about her award-winning book The Golden Pathway, writing for kids, and book marketing and review. Continue reading

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The American Revolution, Spies, and Teaching Moments: Spring Break 2012

Welcome Lullalee subscribers, and fans and friends of Lee Ann Butler-Owens! That’s me as Flat Stanley … always ready for adventure and learning. Several weeks ago I promised my readers that I’d recap our Spring Break trip to Virginia’s Historic … Continue reading

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Easy Readers and More: I Can Read MEME for April

Welcome to the April celebration dedicated to emerging and developing readers! This month we are hosting the I Can Read Feast for New Readers here at Family Bookshelf. For the next three days we will be talking about easy reader … Continue reading

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Picture Books to Young Adult:

Welcome to the March edition of Bookmarks, our monthly shortlist of mini book reviews. We have had a TON of picture book reviews come in from families. I am still uploading the cache to the Reading Tub website, but you … Continue reading

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