This From My Bookshelf post is inspired by the spring equinox; I've chosen the following books because of their subject matter, covers, titles, and/or a combination of all three. This post features one of the few nonfiction titles living on my shelves, as well as an old favorite, and a childhood book: Silent Spring by Rachel … Continue reading From My Bookshelf: Silent, Secret, Bloom
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From My Bookshelf: Arithmetic, Thunder, Dancing
If you've kept up with my From My Bookshelf posts, you know that I've dedicated a few to my childhood and young adulthood books. This will be one of those posts, which is part randomness and part planning, as the first week in February is Children's Authors and Illustrators Week. As you'll see if you … Continue reading From My Bookshelf: Arithmetic, Thunder, Dancing
RC2017: Ruby Holler
I decided Sharon Creech was one of my favorite authors after reading Walk Two Moons when I was in...4th grade(?), and that decision was reaffirmed after reading Ruby Holler. After reading more of her titles and now, re-reading Ruby Holler in my twenties, I can firmly place my finger on what made these stories so attractive to me … Continue reading RC2017: Ruby Holler
Black Beauty | Reading Challenge 2017
For those of you who have read Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, it certainly won't surprise you that she wrote the book to "induce kindness, sympathy and an understanding of the treatment of horses." And while it is considered a classic children's novel, it really should [also] be required reading for individuals of any age. Particularly … Continue reading Black Beauty | Reading Challenge 2017
From My Bookshelf: Ramona, Ramona, Ramona
The first fictional character I became truly invested in was Ramona Quimby. Even now she holds a piece of my heart, as does author Beverly Cleary, who I know is cherished by more readers, teachers, and individuals than by just me. Thanks to my mom, I had access to Beverly Cleary's books early on in … Continue reading From My Bookshelf: Ramona, Ramona, Ramona
#AtoZChallenge: Childhood
It's Day 3 of my #AtoZChallenge which means we've arrived at letter C. C is for childhood, and chapter books. While some of my favorite childhood chapter books still reside at my parent's house, I have brought many here to my apartment. The latter will be photographed below, the former unfortunately will not be now, … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge: Childhood