Being a Librarian: Expectations vs. Reality
Libraries are magical and sometimes mysterious places. As a librarian, I am frequently met with ideas that libraries are no longer relevant, particularly from people who...
New YA Retellings to Fall Into
It’s been refreshing over the last few years in YA to not have a “trend.” We aren’t seeing scads of books trying to make a buck...
LOVE YOU FOREVER…Sweet or Creepy?
My Introduction to Love You Forever The first time I read Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw, like most people, I thought it...
10 Informative & Delightful Queer Nonfiction Comics
One of the things I enjoy most about comics is the sheer range of stories they can tell. I love a graphic novel, and I love...
The Beauty and Magic of Local Cookbooks
It has been 19 months since I regularly visited local restaurants in the Bay Area. While I miss the experience of going out with friends and...
9 of the Best Books by Native Alaskans and Hawaiians
As a natal — but not Native — Alaskan, I grew up closer to Indigenous stories than many of the people I encountered when I moved...
Navigating Winter Holiday Picture Books When You Have an Interfaith Family
Growing up in an interfaith household, the winter holidays were very fun. I felt like I had the best of both worlds. But I rarely saw...
What I Learned From Reading a Short Story a Day For a Month
I have always loved short stories, but it wasn’t until I took two workshops in my MFA program devoted to short stories that I really fell...
How to Pick Children’s Books About Gender
Kids can learn a lot about themselves and the world by reading books. By seeing characters experience things that they might be feeling, books can help...
Vibe With These Boho Book Goods
Are you a fan of saturated neutrals and pastels? Maybe you’re deep into the world of light-colored rainbows, butterflies, and other fun, earthy patterns, or love...
