If you're like me and think that middle grade books are some of the best books available and if you like reading about history and ancient mysteries--then Candace Fleming's newest book, THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY (Scholastic, 2021) is for you--or for a young reader in your life.What reader can resist this opening that is printed… Continue reading THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY: UNCOVERING TUTANKHAMUN'S TOMB
Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won Barbara Younger's painting from last week's blog.The other day I received a stack of books from Sleeping Bear Press which included several nonfiction titles.In honor of Black History month, I chose Stompin' at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums by Moira Rose Donohue as the first one… Continue reading Stompin' at the Savoy: A Nonfiction Picture Book Review and Giveaway
After playing a portion of Verdi’s opera from which these words are taken, today Peter Jacobi, professor emeritus of journalism at Indiana University, author, and writing consultant, inspired Chautauqua participants to “put fingers to the keys, give them wings, and set them flying.” To be honest, my fingers were flying as I tried to record… Continue reading "Fly Oh Thoughts on Golden Wings"