Reinberger Review: “Dancing Hands”
Engle, M. (text) & López, R. (illus.). (2019). Dancing hands: How Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 32 pages. Audience: Grades PreK-3 Review Read more
Reinberger Review of “Good Girl, Bad Blood”
Good Girl, Bad Blood (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder #2) by Holly Jackson Themes: whodunit, investigation, and secrets Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Read more
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
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
Reinberger Review of “Under the Royal Palms”
Under the Royal Palms by Alma Flor Ada Themes: family, childhood, home, storytelling, grief Audience: Grades 4-7 Review by Julia Stone (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Under 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