I believe everyone should read this book whether they’re aged 10 or 100. It’s that good. It’s about art changing science. My recommendation: bit.ly/4poQsys

What if your grandpa never talked to you much? What if your mother insisted you take a cross-country road trip with him? What if this summer vacation changes your life? Pablo Cartaya's book will have you eagerly turning the pages. bit.ly/4m7Sksq

We'll celebrate Grandparents Day on September 7. Not everyone is fortunate to know and love their grandparents, but for those who are this book will sing a beguiling melody. #grandparents #grandmothers #indigenousfamilies #picturebooks @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social My recommendation: bit.ly/3HJM78h

I'm excited. Haven't had the experience of reading a serialized novel, like Charles Dickens, RL Stevenson. Breakfast Serials publishes serialized Secret School by @avi-writer.bsky.social, illus by @brianfloca.bsky.social. 1st chapter today; new chapter every Tuesday. I'm subscribed. bit.ly/45RtAPk

Barbara Carroll Roberts’ evident love of gardening and insects and not-sports and reading and kids and families and friends gives us a page-turning book that I spent happy hours reading. #gardening #humor #friendship Read my recommendation: bit.ly/45Q49h3

For as long as I can remember, I have had an affinity for trees. When I saw a new book by one of my favorite authors, David LaRochelle, was called How to Draw a Tree, illustrated by Colleen Muske, I couldn’t wait to read it. #nature #trees #artist bit.ly/4fMMr2s

We roasted our first corn-on-the-cob last weekend, grilling it to share with friends. This excellent book is fun to read, gorgeously illustrated, and you'll learn everything you need to know about corn farming (unless you're a corn farmer). Here's my recommendation: bit.ly/4m7XG8a #farmers #corn

Did I really need to read another book about Bletchley Park, the codebreaking center outside of London during World War II? Turns out I needed to read THIS book. bit.ly/4f9rwpV

How is a beloved rose cross-pollinated and distributed in the midst of war? You'll want to read A Rose Named Peace: How Francis Meilland Created a Flower of Hope for a World at War by Barbara Carroll Roberts and Bagram Ibatoulline (Candlewick Press). My recommendation: bit.ly/3IztwvC

"I live in a cage but I don't know it." This haunting book helps us focus on what it is like to leave home, to be imprisoned, to keep hope alive. Read my recommendation for Caged: bit.ly/4kp7EjC @kaokaliayang.bsky.social #refugees

Even if we’re not near a beach, I look forward to summer reading all winter long. I’m sharing some of my favorite cozies in the hope that you’ll share your favorites with me. bit.ly/44bd5Os #cozymysteries #mysteries

Lately I find myself beguiled by short story collections. I have always been someone who enjoys a long book. What’s happening? Here's my recommendation for A Day at the Beach by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge. bit.ly/4l8J6fs

Dean Robbins isn’t your ordinary biographer. He shares little known facts in a conversant style that invites you to sit around the campfire trading stories. #Wisconsin #biographies #biography @deanrobbins.bsky.social Read the recommendation: bit.ly/457DIoe

What does it mean to be human? Not every middle grade novel tackles that question, but The AI Incident doesn’t shy away from examining AI, robotics, and learning. It does so with laughter, caring, and intrigue. My recommendation: bit.ly/3SeGjFh

Some mornings I wake up thinking, “I don’t know how to make sauerkraut.” Seriously. But this book, filled with memories and up-to-date recipes and methods will change that. A big thanks to the authors, Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly. #cookbooks #memories #healthyeating #recipes bit.ly/4577IR0

What is the thing in your life you never knew existed, but as soon as you did, you had to see it or taste it or experience it … immediately? Karen Cushman's new book is about a young girl who is obsessed with the sea, even though she's never seen it. #Oregon #adventure #humor bit.ly/3Suo7aB

Congratulations to Anne Broyles, Victoria Tentler-Krylov, and Holiday House for receiving the Eloise Jarvis McGraw award at the Oregon Book Awards. I find this book exciting for revealing an artist I hadn't known before, one who is surprisingly contemporary. #artists bit.ly/4jz5XRc

I sense my resistance to books about talking animals is crumbling. And that's all due to two irresistible authors. #dogs #animals #robots #humor @choldenko.bsky.social @kaaauthor.bsky.social bit.ly/42tgx4O

I’m a small farm proponent. Excellent books that encourage kids and adults to grown their own food are vital. Shannon Anderson, Jaclyn Sinquett, and Feeding Minds Press have created a winner. #hydroponics #blueberries #growyourownfood Recommendation: bit.ly/42koxoE

I’ve shared with you that I’m looking for joy. If you're on the same quest, you'll find this book delightful. #barbershops #community #joy bit.ly/4ciMi5b

Reflecting on the books that have influenced who I am as a person. They are books that speak well to our current world. How about you? Are there fantasy novels that affected you deeply? #fantasy #influences #reading #community bit.ly/4bVkEuT

And now for something healing. Each day, words and images bring awareness of circumstances we can't understand. How could this possibly be? What do I do next? How can I keep my sanity? How do I remain healthy? Book recommendation: bit.ly/4ihTL6t

Reflecting on banned books: "What would my life have been if I had not been introduced to this book?" New in T&W Magazine’s Banned Book Writing Prompts series, Vicki Palmquist shares how A Wrinkle in Time awakened in her an interest in science, fantasy, and literature. bit.ly/3FgCN9X

My book recommendation this week is for an OLD-er book that inspires and delights. Follow the Moon Home gives me hope. How about you? (link in comments) #oceans #environment #loggerheadturtles #communityaction #kidsinspireme @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social bit.ly/3Fgg2my

Seventeen years ago, I founded Chapter & Verse Book Clubs, a monthly meeting for adults who cherish discussions of books written for children and teens. Talking about Books: bit.ly/41czhF7

Where will Avi’s inventive mind take us with his latest book? After 55 years of writing novels, a graphic novel, short story collections, and two picture books, he continues to find fresh ways into a story. #immigrants #immigration #NewYorkCity #family #adventure bit.ly/4k4I4BI

Growing up, my bedroom walls were covered with star maps, NASA posters, and photos of astronauts. This gorgeous book opened my mind to many aspects of the moon landings I had not considered before. #poetry #Apollo11 #MoonLanding #Moon #nonfiction #STEAM bit.ly/4gso1dk

I confess I know very little about the Japanese invasion of Korea or the resulting division of a people’s homeland into North Korea and South Korea in 1948. Set in 2013, it's a riveting story of escaping from tyranny. I understand now. #Korea #graphicnovels #AsianUndergroundRailroad bit.ly/4ht8PgM

"Because really why do something the simple way … if, instead, there is a catapult option?” (pg 1) An absolutely delightful book about Rube Goldberg, his invention machines, the current competitions among high school and college students, and physics. bit.ly/3Cd6wjb

And now for something light-of-heart and shining brightly. Because. #birthday #naming #picturebook #celebration @levinequerido.bsky.social bit.ly/4hiqCqT

There are those among us who are doing vitally important work. Merna Ann Hecht is one of those bright lights. (linktree in bio and in comments) #asylumseeker #immigrants #poetry bit.ly/4061KMn

Several of you wrote to ask about the books read out loud and received as gifts at our Jolabokaflod celebration Friday evening. You’re planning to start your own tradition next year and you hoped to have examples. #Jolabokaflod #readingaloud #reading #friendship #bookrecommendations bit.ly/4fEDWoo

This year, we will celebrate our second annual Jolabokaflod, an Icelandic tradition that has become my favorite holiday observance of all. #jolabokaflod #readingoutloud #giftexchange #reading #holiday #friendship bit.ly/405pH7E

How can you help but understand when you read a book that’s this well-written about a life you haven’t led? Read my recommendation: bit.ly/41C6ETH

Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park is an exuberant middle grade novel that takes the reader along on a family snorkeling vacation. Oceans, coral reefs, climate change, siblings, adaptability ... this is a fast-paced story that will keep you turning the pages. Highly recommended. bit.ly/4g668l8

As I read Love Is Hard Work: The Art and Heart of Corita Kent, and studied the illustrations, I found my excitement level growing until it was clanging like an old-fashioned fire engine. #socialjustice #socialactivism #popart #popartist #arteducation #inspiration bit.ly/3ZmEU2v

At a time like this, I take comfort in re-reading old favorites. Do you do the same? “This night will be bad. Tomorrow will be beyond all imagining.” I can easily draw parallels to the way I’m feeling now. (link in comments) @SusanCooper #thelostlands #fantasy #winter Recommendation: bit.ly/49aEqAX

Perhaps you know a friend who could use a hug? Among my friends, there are many dear souls experiencing dread, anxiety, uncertainty, and disillusionment. It’s hard to know what to do. May I suggest a hug in the form of a book? bit.ly/40JDmSz

I don't have the experiences of a Black child or adult. I was raised at a time when history books and fiction books didn't include Black history. I am grateful for these books by Linda Williams Jackson for opening my eyes, my mind, and my heart. #novels #Blackhistory #Americanhistory bit.ly/3AqKSai

When a certain candidate was elected to the presidency in 2016, a group of friends took action the only way we knew how: by reading. This is a book that will add a new tradition to our lives. #ofrenda #DiadeMuertos #DayoftheDead #traditions #family bit.ly/3AqFOm4

Processing news, emotions about floods, hurricanes, and tornados, I looked for River Friendly River Wild on my bookshelves, a good book for family read-alouds and discussions. (link in comments) #hurricanes #floods #naturaldisasters #emotions #reading #poetry bit.ly/3YmKYJ7

Ready to bake and cook? Planning ahead for the holidays? Here's one of my Top Five recommendations for gifts for the children in your life (and, honestly, the adults, too). It's a fun, appealing cookbook with innovative recipes. #cookbooks #holidays @candlewickpress.bsky.social bit.ly/4eQH9Bg

I want to quote every bit of this book to you because the facts are so cool. I believe you’ll be as fascinated as I am. (You know a kid who does this, right? I’ve never stopped. My mom was patient.) bit.ly/3XSCetX

You'll treasure this book about the Great Lakes, whether you live nearby or haven't ever visited. Author Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Jamey Christoph have created a book I highly recommend. #GreatLakes #freshwater #waterconservation bit.ly/3zr32bj

I’ve seen many questions on social media, asking which books teachers will read aloud to their classroom during the first week of school. This is my choice. You might read it aloud at your workplace, too. Just sayin'. #community #belonging #SEL #feelings #neighbors #classroom bit.ly/3MAszBX

I don’t believe I’ve ever read a book that helped me understand the mind of an abandoned child so acutely. Gennifer Choldenko's novel is hopeful, tender, and loving. Hank Hooperman has so much heart that he lights up this story. Subscribe to receive a free recommendation weekly. bit.ly/3WLd52P

A portion of my heart is always with those who raise food for the rest of us, the family farms and boutique farms. Farmer Eva’s Green Garden Life celebrates one of those heroes. This is the story of her love for growing things and feeding people with healthy food. bit.ly/3LgGLzd

Renee Watson's Black Girl You Are Atlas, is a book luscious with language, with experience, with encouragement. After digesting a poem, the reader turns to an Ekua Holmes collage. Some are sumptuous, gorgeous. Others are startling, spot-on. #blackgirls #blackwomen #poetry #collage bit.ly/3KOrh5n

How to Build a Human: In Seven Evolutionary Steps by Pamela Turner (Charlesbridge). From the recommendation: "What’s it about? Evolution. The skill with which Pamela S. Turner leads us through millions of years of concepts and the answers she unfolds … I am in awe." #KidLit bit.ly/4cfGA2w

"I had goosebumps as I finished the last chapter of The Enigma Girls. The true stories of ten teenaged girls who worked on the teams that cracked codes and ciphers for Britain during World War II" I invite you to read my newest book recommendation on Substack. bit.ly/4alZm72