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Yesterday was the last day of school for my two daughters. They wore special outfits, I took pictures, lots of excitement. The last day of school is always bittersweet to me; it’s fun to head into the summer, but it’s always a little sad that another year is over. I’m always reminded that “The days are long, but the years …
Because nothing boosts happiness more than a great book, each month, I suggest: One outstanding book about happiness. One outstanding work of children’s or young-adult literature. I have a crazy passion for kidlit. One eccentric pick. This is a book that I love, but freely admit may not be for everyone. I’ll post these recommendations here, or to make sure …
Because nothing boosts happiness more than a great book, each month, I suggest: One outstanding book about happiness. One outstanding work of children’s or young-adult literature. I have a crazy passion for kidlit. One eccentric pick. This is a book that I love, but freely admit may not be for everyone. I’ll post these recommendations here, or to make sure …
Every Wednesday is List Day, or Tip Day, or Quiz Day. This Wednesday: The 10 inalienable rights of the reader. A thoughtful reader pointed out a wonderful list written by French author Daniel Pennac, in The Rights of the Reader. As someone who loves to read–practically to the exclusion of everything else–I love this list. The 10 Inalienable Rights of …
Happiness interview: Jennifer E. Smith. My friend and fellow passionate biobliophile is the terrific writer, Jenny Smith. I got to know Jenny through one of my children’s literature reading groups, and she has written several excellent young-adult novels herself, including one that just hit the shelves: This Is What Happy Looks Like. What a title! Catnip to me. I love Jenny’s titles. …
