Category Archives: What I’ve Been Reading

What I’ve Been Reading (July 2016)

Ahhh! Summertime! Lazy days and more trips to the public library. I attended a Children’s Literature Conference at Shenandoah University in June, so many of the books on this list are by the fantastic authors and illustrators I met there. Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 […]

What I’ve Been Reading (June 2016) Alphabet Books!

As research for an ABC story I’m working on, I read stacks and stacks of alphabet books. Gosh, there are a lot! Here are my favorites. Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years):

What I’ve Been Reading (May 2016)

I’ve been reading up on books written my mentor, Ellen Jackson. You will see a few gems of hers on this month’s list! Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years):

What I’ve Been Reading (March 2016) – BIOGRAPHIES!

I’ve been researching picture book biographies for two new stories I’m working on. I find it such an exciting format for kids to learn about important people in our world. The shorter word count of a picture book can draw in reluctant readers and the illustrations add another layer of interest and understanding. A blurb […]

What I’ve Been Reading (Feb 2016)

Here are some of the wonderful books I read in February that you should check-out. I just finished reading Newbery winner Sarah, Plain and Tall with some my students. Aren’t I lucky that I get to read children’s books as part of my job? Happy reading, everyone! Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool […]

What I’ve Been Reading (January 2016)

We got a TON of snow this month and I was able to read a TON of books. Here are a few that I’d recommend. Preschool (3-5 years) and up: Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years): Young Adult+ (14+ years):

What I’ve Been Reading (December 2015)

Here are some of the fabulous books I read in December. Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years) & Middle Grades (8-12 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years) & Young Adult (12+ years):  

What I’ve Been Reading (Nov. 2015)

Of the books I read this month, here are the ones I’d recommend. I’ve had fun reading books by Roald Dahl with my students! Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years) & Young Adult (12+):  Happy reading!

What I’ve Been Reading (October 2015)

Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):

Conference Quotes – SCBWI Mid-Atlantic 2015

I am an avid collector of words. When I hear something interesting or profound, I write it down.  I love attending children’s literature conferences and hearing authors, illustrators, agents and editors impart their infinite wisdom on all things in the world of children’s books. There are usually a few gems that I scribble down and […]