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Author: Jenn Bacall

Jason Reynolds Will Be in Houston & YOU Could Meet Him

On October 22nd, 2016, some of the country’s best, most influential, and up-and-coming authors for young readers will gather at … More

As Brave As You, Boy in the Black Suit, brendan kiely, Ghost, houston, Jason Reynolds, Tweens Read, When I Was Greatest

AAAHHHH!!! Miss Peregrine gifs are Here, and They are Horribly Fantastic.

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs is a contemporary young reader classic. Just the right amount of … More

gifs, miss peregrine's home for peculiar children, Stay Peculiar, tim burton

Two Great Easy Readers: “We Are Growing!” and “Wet Hen”

We Are Growing! is the first release in a new early reader series called, Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! The … More

Book reviews, Elephant and Piggie Like Reading!, Mo Willems, Molly Coxe, We Are Growing!, Wet Hen

“Morgan” is a Stylized Science Thriller That Misses the Mark

Morgan looks amazing. It’s sanitized and sharp, with impressive sets, a solid cast, and a compelling premise. Unfortunately, the script … More

Brian Cox, Film Review, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kate Mara, Luke Scott, Michael Yare, Morgan, movie review, Paul Giametti, Rose Leslie, Toby Jones

Chicago: Simpsons and Other Murals & Slaps

Taken in late July, early August 2016 on iPhone. Photos from Palmer Square, Avondale and Jefferson Park.

chicago, graffiti, mural, Slaps, streetart, The Simpsons

“Hands of Stone” is a Schlocky Boxing Film with Little New to Say

Starting with a promising shot of Robert De Niro ring side, all hopes for viewers of Hands of Stone to … More

Edgar Ramirez, Ellen Barkin, Hands of Stone, Robert De Niro, Usher

Weird & Wonderful Wordless Books

When one thinks of wordless picture books, the names David Wiesner, and Shaun Tan, come to mind. Dig a bit … More

Aleksandra Mizielinska, Anne-Margot Ramstein, Before After, Daniel Mizielinski, Kids Lit, library life, Matthias Aregui, Welcome to Mamoko, Wordless Books

“Wiener-Dog” is A Somber Reflection of American Heartache

Todd Solondz is a director known for shocking storytelling (Happiness), painful analysis of life in America (Welcome to the Dollhouse), … More

Danny DeVito, Ellen Burstyn, Film Review, Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, Kieran Culkin, movie review, Todd Solondz, Tracy Letts, Weiner-Dog

“The Most Magnificent Thing” Encourages Girls to Invent and Persevere

One day a regular girl has an extraordinary idea. She wants to make a magnificent thing. She has a vision … More

Ashley Spires, girlpower, Kids Lit, The Most Magnificent Thing

A Timeless Picture Book, “Peace”Encourages All to Strive for More

At a time when our country has almost daily reports of unnecessary violence, a call to peace is always welcome. … More

kid lit, library life, Peace, picture books, Wendy Anderson Halperin

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