Fantasy adventures are some of my favorite reads, especially for middle grade and young adult audiences. In addition to the exciting plot...

Ever since discovering the Tristan Strong series by Kwame Mbalia, I’ve been entranced by the Orishas of West African folklore. This is a...

Growing up as a dancer, I love reading inspirational stories about characters who persevere to succeed in athletics even when the going...

It's almost summer! May was a lovely month of delightful stories. I hope you find a new favorite among those listed below. They are...

Allergies and skin conditions are no joke, and they are a reality for people all over the world. From taking medication to carrying...

Not long ago, I wrote a blog post about how the process of creating books is often similar to that of scientific discovery. In short,...

It is nearly impossible to describe some experiences through words alone. The intensity of the first moment you lay eyes on your own...

When I was growing up, I often imagined what I might find behind a closed closet door. Even though I knew it would just be clothes or...

Humans can be really unpleasant to one another at times, especially when bodily functions are involved. American culture is filled with...

When life is out of control, humans have a remarkable way of crafting order from the chaos. Adrenaline can be a remarkable help, but even...

I love reading picture books that celebrate family and love. When done well, the sentiments are expressed both in the text and in the...

I have to commend Rick Riordan on encouraging the reimagining of the world’s myths into stories for middle grade audiences. These books...

April has been a fabulous month for stories. I hope you find a new favorite among those listed below. They are alphabetical by title and...

Environmental conservation is an important topic these days as climate change is ravaging our world. Though it can seem like an...

In the last month or so, I have had the pleasure of reading several stories written by very promising authors who are younger than one...

Dystopian young adult fiction is easily one of my favorite genres to read; I have devoured the Hunger Games, Divergent, and every other...

Over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, life has yet to return to what it once was. It’s hard to even say if we will ever find...

Isn’t it interesting how fictional stories can help make sense of our world? I think it helps readers and writers alike to navigate the...

I have read a lot of books for middle grade and young adult readers, and a theme I have noticed is that many middle grade books focus on...

If you know one thing about me, it probably has something to do with my love of Irish culture, dance, and music. That love extends to the...