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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

I am soooooo in love with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie! Warning, if you’re squeamish about teenage boy language then avoid this book, otherwise it is a hoot.

The book is a tale of the quirky teen boy called Junior. Think Spokane Indian meets David Sedaris.  The young teen is a . . . → Read More: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

Bookstore Score!

Wednesday is book club day and since I’ve already read the book for the next meeting (Sarah’s Key) I decided to pick up the book I’ve been wanting for a long while. Ok a few weeks, but whatever, I’ve been wanting it. The book I picked up is:

The Absolutley True Diary of a Part-Time . . . → Read More: Bookstore Score!

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

2011 Caldecott Medal Winner!

I am adding these books to my want gotta have list as well. The information was taken from ALSC.

The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is A Sick Day for Amos McGee, illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead. A Neal Porter Book, published by Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing.

In . . . → Read More: 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner!

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

Newbery Award Winner 2011

The 2011 Newbery Awards were announced this week and I’m excited to see what they are (and of course, get my hands on them).  Here’s what the ALSC had to say:

The 2011 Newbery Medal winner is Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool, published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, . . . → Read More: Newbery Award Winner 2011

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

2011 80s & 90s Reading Challenge

I am excited to be participating in

YA of the 80s and 90s Reading Challenge hosted by The Book Vixen

The challenge is to only read books that were published in the 80s and 90s, which sounds great to me, since I was a teenager in the 80s . . . → Read More: 2011 80s & 90s Reading Challenge

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

i love sharon creech!

“Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his moccasins.” (Walk Two Moons)

So in the midst of all I’ve been doing (prepping for new job and getting number 1 son ready to leave home for college) I’ve been reading The Wanderer by Sharon Creech.  While I was reading The Wanderer I was reminded of . . . → Read More: i love sharon creech!

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.

The Road to Paris, by Nikki Grimes

I’ve always wanted to read a book by Nikki Grimes (Bronx Masquerade), I just never got around to it. I found this lovely little book at a thrift shop!  Grimes, an African American author, is the winner of several Coretta Scott King awards.  The Coretta Scott King Award is awarded to authors and illustrators who promote . . . → Read More: The Road to Paris, by Nikki Grimes

About Pammy Pam

Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.