The Great Gatsby and Cupcakes and #BEA

May 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
gatsby party

Who knew someone would find a way to combine books and food?  Well, the smart folks at BEA figured out how to do just that! They make cupcakes based on their fave books and then send the cupcakes to me to enjoy (I WISH)! Either way, their videos are cute and fun and prolly very tasty. You might remember I read and reviewed The Great Gatsby a while back for book club. My review is here.  While the book wasn’t {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Y #atozchallenge

April 29, 2013 by 2 Comments
a-to-z-letters-y

It’s Y day! I only have one book for you today but it’s a doozy. It’s called Y by Marjorie Celona. As you can see, Bailey liked it too.  Briefly, Y is the story of a baby left abandoned on the steps of a YMCA.  Here’s my review.  Her life was not easy. It’s a tough read but really makes you think.  The cover does not do it justice. What about you? Read any books that start with the letter {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Porch Lights Dorothea Benton Frank a TLC Tour

April 15, 2013 by 3 Comments
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There is nothing I love more when on vacation is to indulge in a beach read.  The sun and sand are an intoxicating cocktail that rejuvenates me and helps me get through the year.  Reading Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank is like being on vacation. Imagine the South Carolina Lowcountry, a screened in porch, a salty breeze and glasses of sweet tea at the ready.  That’s the makings of this sweet read.  Never having been to any of the {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Geography Club by Brent Hartinger and Giveaway

April 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Unconventional Librarian Geography Club

Have you read Geography Club by Brent Hartinger? Are you looking for a YA book that discusses issues important to LGBT teens?  You can thank my new bestie Brent Hartinger for bringing it to you!  The Geography Club series contains LGBT teens who arent stereotypically gay and the book is about so much more than that! I had a chance to chat with Brent and ask him to provide some insight into what’s going on in Geography Club, page 99.  {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Out & Equal in the Workplace: From Closet to Corner Office

February 20, 2013 by
out and equal

                  I was really excited to be asked to review the book Out & Equal in the Workplace:From Closet to Corner Office, edited by Selisse Berry.  The reason I am interested in this book is because the contents of the book match what I believe: that everyone needs to be treated equally and fairly.  The book is comprised of chapters written by company executives, many of them members of the LGBT community, {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Preview of I’m Rich by Zev Lewinson

February 14, 2013 by
I'm Rich

I’ve had the honor of being given the chance to review another work by the fabulous Zev Lewinson of SwordPen Publishing.  We first met at Book Expo America (BEA) in June 2012 where I delighted in his ethnically diverse and funny titles.  Here’s my post about the funny (and gross) When You gotta Go. Here’s a preview of SwordPen’s latest release: I’m Rich I’m Rich is the perfect tale for any time of the year. A man stumbles upon a {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Long Shot by Mike Piazza

February 13, 2013 by
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I know what you’re thinking: why is An Unconventional Librarian reviewing a book about sports? Because I love baseball? Not really. More because there is a lot of local Philadelphia references in the book that many people will enjoy. Long Shot by Mike Piazza is his autobiography that hits the stores this week.  And if you know anything about Piazza, you’ll know he’s from the Philadelphia region, Norristown and Phoenixville areas, specifically. That’s where I get involved. Piazza’s family has {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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The Love Song of Jonny Valentine by Teddy Wayne

February 8, 2013 by
Unconventional Librarian

I’m going to tell you a secret:  I LOVED The Love Song of Jonny Valentine. It’s a story about a tween (yes, 11 yrs old) hearthrob and his life as a superstar.  I remember my early years drooling over secret copies of Tiger Beat dreaming about MJ, Donny Osmond (call me, Donny!) and all the other teen heartthrobs of the 15th century. That’s why I loved Jonny Valentine so much. It took me back to those dreamy days  and allowed {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Quirk Press and Tales from Lovecraft Middle School

January 7, 2013 by
Tales from Lovecraft Middle School

If you’ve been around here a minute, you know I love me some Quirk press.  What’s not to love about a publishing house that has the word quirk in it? That’s practically begging to be loved by someone quirky like me, non? And yes, it’s true, I’ve reviewed other Quirk books: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.  Click the link to see my review. So, what, you ask? Here’s what: Two more fabulous titles have come out about life at {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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Why You Should Read Walter Dean Myers

December 28, 2012 by
Unconventional Librarian All The Right Stuff

Walter Dean Myers is a prolific writer of young adult and middle grade children’s literature.  The problem is, you might not have heard of him.  WDM’s many titles include: Monster Sunrise over Fallujah Autobiography of My Dead Brother All the Right Stuff and many many more WDM’s writing is good and his work has been awarded countless awards.  Currently he is the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a position that strives to raise literacy awareness.  So, if he’s so {Read More}

Introducing 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.

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