5 Must-Read Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novels

There is a plethora of Sherlock Holmes adaptations and spin-offs to read, but is there a best Sherlock Holmes graphic novel? The fictional super-detective, Sherlock Holmes and real-life serial killer, Jack the Ripper, have often met in fiction, like Lindsay Faye‘s novel Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. … Read more

Helping Your Child Get Started – With Books!

It’s that time of year again. Back to School! But for many 4- and 5-year-old little ones, ‘back’ to school may really be starting school for the first time. Even with older siblings in the family, that can be a scary prospect. Some children may be changing to new schools, which is an equally scary … Read more

The Book That Made Me a Reader

I read a lot as a child. Books were my entertainment and my refuge from being shy and yet innately curious about the world. Books allowed me to engage with the world from the safety of my solitude and yet fully engaged in a story at the same time. Charlotte’s Web The first book I … Read more

Before Peter Rabbit Was Turned Into a Cute Bunny

When we think of fairy tales, most of us imagine fawns cavorting in the forest, bluebirds spinning Cinderella’s ragged dress into a beautiful ball gown, and cute bunnies all to the backdrop of uplifting music. And at the end of the story, there is a simple moral to be learned that everyone knows will contribute … Read more

Abandoned Adolescent Audiences: The Gender Gap in Middle School Readers

Reading is a crucial part of education for all children, both in terms of academics and leisure. The ability to read opens the doors of opportunity for young people from all walks of life, so it is no wonder that reading has become a core lesson for children at an early age. Despite the importance … Read more

Middle-Grade Books: The Rise of the Page Count

As a child of the incredible ’90s and aughts (yes, that does make me a millennial), I have seen various things come and go—CDs to digital music, physical books to e-readers, and all that in between. The length of middle-grade books has also seen a significant change throughout the years. First, let us discuss what … Read more

How To Get Your Kid To Be A Reader

Bruce and I love to read. We even owned a used bookstore for a few years. We must have about 2500 books in our house! I always assumed since our 9-year-old grew up surrounded by books he would love to read and he did when he was a baby! There was always negotiations in the … Read more