Did I make you click through to read this? Were you thinking “What the heck??” If so, that’s exactly the same thought I had when I saw this title pop up at NetGalley. If this cover and title doesn’t win the “most scintillating title ever for a truly useful book” then I don’t know what…
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Kids’ Picks, September 13
With school back in session, my middle-school daughter’s reading has slacked off a bit, but my son has been inspired by his 2nd grade teachers, and a more regular schedule (i.e. not so much time vegging at home with the TV and computer), his brain has kicked into gear. I can’t wait to share what…
On Reading: 9/11 as a Literary Device
It’s been ten years now since the day that changed everything for our generation, an attack on our own soil, out of nowhere, affecting so many civilians and first responders as they sought to help. In that ten years, a lot of books have been written, television dramas and movies made. And it still surprises…
What Do You Expect? She’s a Teenager! on Kirkus Reviews Blog
My daughter started high school this week. According to her, it’s a miserable place to be. I can concur–I don’t have terribly fond memories of high school myself–except for the fact that when pressed as to what could be so horrible, she tells me it’s because her teachers are boring and all the people in…
Lunch Wars: Kirkus Reviews Blog
While many kids will be going back to school after Labor Day, my son just finished his second week. As he has done in past years, he eats school lunch. Our district has incorporated whole grains, banned strawberry milk completely and now offers salad along with PB&J as the third daily option. The menu has…
The iConnected Parent: A Kirkus Reviews Blog
I may be stepping on some toes with this review. The iConnected Parent by Barbara K. Hofer and Abigal Sullivan Moore asks about our contact with our college-aged kids “How much is too much?” I have always been much a more hands-off/Free Range parent than a helicopter parent, but this book opened my eyes to…
What’s on Your Nightstand — August 23
I’ve had such a lovely summer, and with my kids back to school as of yesterday, it’s officially over. I can’t say that I’m crushed. Too much of a lovely thing makes it begin to seem ordinary. We are ready for a change. School is in, but my activities aren’t starting up yet, so I’m…
Four Kitchens: Kirkus Review Blog
Americans like food from everywhere, and we pride ourselves on trying most things. Our cities boast cuisine from Thailand, India and Ethiopia, and we have assimilated Mexican and Italian food to the point that we now consider them American. So I wasn’t surprised when I picked up a copy of Lauren Shockey’s memoir Four Kitchens:…
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