Book Review: Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg

Arlo Needs Glasses by Barry Saltzberg (Workman Publishing, 2012) This inventive and interactive picture book is more than just about a boy who discovers his dog needs glasses and they fit him for the perfect pair. It’s about celebrating individuality and uniqueness and not being afraid to be different. Stand out. Be YOU! Kids will […]

Texas Book Festival 2011

White tents, lush green lawns, hot coffee and crisp new books are just some of the things you’ll see, smell and feel at the 2011 Texas Book Festival. There will be families and authors and illustrators coming together to share and celebrate the joy of reading and literacy. I can’t wait! Can you? This year, […]

Book Talk: Reviews by Young Readers

Today I’m excited to launch a new series called BookTalk: Reviews by Young Readers. Join me on Wednesdays and each week we’ll have a new young reader weighing in on what they’ve been reading and their thoughts. We’ll be reviewing chapter books and middle grade and young adult novels. Here’s another opportunity to hear what our readers […]