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.

Filed Under: Children, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Giveaway

December 8, 2012 by
PammyPam loves John Green

Unless you’ve just arrived on this planet you know that John Green is my BF.  I love his writing and his personality and with each book I grow more and more obsessed enamored of him. What’s so great about John Green is that he has his own YouTube Channel and each of his books has either won a prize or been nominated for top literature prizes. And ALL of his books have been optioned for movies by Hollywood. YAY! I {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.

Filed Under: books, contests, giveaways, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff

November 8, 2012 by
isle_of_night

I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Veronica Wolff this summer at BEA (Book Expo America).  Naturally when she told me she wrote a YA series I was intrigued.  Veronica Wolff is author of the Isle of Night series and Pumpkin’s new bestie! The Isle of Night series is like any teen boarding school story.  Pretty girls, handsome guys, super hot instructors, vampires, and violence.  That’s right, The Isle of Night is no Facts of Life sitcom.  Unless of {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.

Filed Under: books, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Halloween Resources That aren’t Scary

October 31, 2012 by
acutehalloween

Many children like Halloween, but many don’t.   Sometimes people get too out of hand trying to scare people and small children, especially, can become traumatized.  If you’re like me, you don’t like to be scared, but you don’t want to miss out on the fun.  I have found a few resources that allow small children to participate in the Halloween fun without getting (too) scared.  As always let the child be your guide. If the child isn’t interested, do {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.

Filed Under: books, Children Tagged With: , , , , ,

#BBW Banned Book: ANGUS, Thongs and FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING

October 6, 2012 by
angus

Hello, American-type chums! (Perhaps you say “Howdy” in  America—I don’t know—but then I’m not really sure where Tibet is either, or my lipstick) If you’re not laughing after reading the first lines from this book there is something wrong with you, like you’re missing your funny bone.  This is one of the funniest young adult books I’ve read in a while!  The main character, Georgia Nicolson, reminds me of a young Bridget Jones: endearing and goofy. This is a character {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.

Filed Under: Banned Books, books, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

#BBW Banned Book: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

October 5, 2012 by
safranfoer

Given that the movie version of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer came out recently, and the title has been challenged or banned, I was reminded that I’d read and reviewed this lovely little one.  I thought you might like to revisit it with me to see how much I enjoyed it. As always, book is BETTER.   “What about a teakettle? What if the spot opened and closed when the steam came out, so it would {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.

Filed Under: Adult Fiction, Banned Books, books, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

#BBW Banned Book: Go Ask Alice – UPDATE

October 4, 2012 by
Unconventional Librarian 4paws

Wow. Go Ask Alice is my current read for Banned Books Week. And all I can say is: Wow. Seriously.  Supposedly based on a diary of a young teenage girl, the book had me gripped from beginning to end. I’m sure the book was banned due to its drug use and sex references. But, unlike some books (and many movies) these  experiences are NOT glamorized at all. At ALL.  The main character (whom I do NOT believe to be named {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.

Filed Under: Banned Books, books, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , ,

#BBW Why were these the 10 most challenged/banned books?

October 3, 2012 by
pickycat

Here’s an old post about banned books that I found interesting and STILL RELEVANT. As an aspiring librarian and avid children’s book lover, I don’t condone banning books. In the past I have published a list of banned books from 1990 – 2000 and I highlighted the books that I had read. Recently, one of my readers gave me the newest list which I just HAD to share portions of. The reasons for the challenge and my comments follow: Harry Potter {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.

Filed Under: Adult Fiction, Banned Books, books, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

#BBW A Short List of Banned Books – Update

October 2, 2012 by
censorship2

I was cleaning up this weekend and found this old assignment from grad school: a list of banned books from 1990-2000. How funny! How many books on the list have you read? The titles in bold are the ones I’ve read, now updated for 2012. Check it out!  The 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990–20001 Scary Stories (Series) by Alvin Schwartz Daddy’s Roommate by Michael Willhoite I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier {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.

Filed Under: Banned Books, books, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

#BBW The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

October 2, 2012 by
perks of being a wallflower

I’m so excited for today’s review because it was written by none other than my Pumpkin!  At 15 Pumpkin is an avid reader and I love to share books with her.  In fact, she’s the one who got me hooked on Twilight and The Hunger Games series.  So I blame her for some of my madness. Let’s see what Pumpkin says about Perks: The perks of being a wallflower is a great book but I can see why it is {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.

Filed Under: Banned Books, Reviews, Young Adult Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,
«Older Posts