Currently Reading: “Miss Rumphius”
Currently Reading: Our currently reading for this week is Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. This gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of Alice Rumphius who set out to make the world more Read more
Author: Sarah Bihn
Currently Reading: “Bird Watch”
Currently Reading: Our currently reading book this week is Bird Watch by Christie Matheson. A perfect introduction to birdwatching for young readers, this seek-and-find picturebook will keep readers entertained even on Read more
Reinberger Review Of “Monday’s Not Coming”
Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Themes: (TW) abuse, alternating timelines, and friendship Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool M.Ed Student, Kent State University Read more
Currently Reading: “The Gardener”
Currently Reading: As we move further into spring, we decided to read The Gardener by Sarah Stewart and illustrated by David Small. Set during the Great Depression Era and told Read more
Reinberger Review Of “One of the Good Ones”
One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite & Maritza Moulite Themes: sisterhood, activism, grief, friendship, regrets, coming out, and Black History Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent Read more
Currently Reading: “Carl’s Snowy Afternoon”
Currently Reading: With the unexpected snow on April 21st and Alexandra Day’s birthday tomorrow, we decided it was a sign to re-read one of our favorite winter picturebooks Carl’s Snowy Read more
Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with these seven books that inspire a love for the environment and warn readers against the dangers of pollution. All That Trash: The Story of the Read more
Reinberger Review Of “Amelia Unabridged”
Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher Themes: grief, loss of a loved one, coming-of-age, and romance Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool M.Ed Student, Kent State Read more
Reinberger Review Of “The Half-Orphan’s Handbook”
The Half-Orphan’s Handbook by Joan F. Smith Themes: (TW) suicide, grief, loss of a parent, coming-of-age, first love, and heartbreak Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University Read more
Currently Reading: “Beezus and Ramona”
Currently Reading: To celebrate Beverly Cleary’s birthday later this week, we are reading the classic Beezus and Ramona. Being a big sister can be hard, especially when one’s little sister is Read more