Misshelved Bookcases

Vampires are not the easiest thing to translate to children's fiction, but the authors who attempt the genre for kids do so in really...

There are lots of great vampire stories out there, and if I were to create a list of the definitive "must-reads" of the genre, I would of...

Some more fun picture books to check out from your local library this Halloween season (for the first part of this list click here)....

Are you looking for some fun books to share with your little ones this spooky season? Read on to discover some great recommendations. If...

Ahoy, me Hearties! Pirates are due for a moment again, aren't they? Historically, they are all villains. But they're the best type of...

First Chapter Selection: Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve, illustrated by Sarah McIntyre Oliver and the Seawigs is a whimsical...

Squid reads! Well, not just any squid. Specifically these are children's books about the giant squid, one of the most mysterious...

Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love When he sees a trio of mermaids while riding the train with his abuela, Julián recognizes something...

If you work in a U.S. public library, especially in youth services, there is a good chance you've recently encountered the scenario I'm...

Flotsam by David Wiesner (2006) Flotsam is an undersea fantasy of vivid watercolors and abundant imagination. When a young boy finds a...

Let's talk about children's books! Not coincidently, let's talk about them because I am taking a children's literature course this...

I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world. On weekends you can find me hiking in the woods, visiting one of the many gardens or...

(This is a repost of a blog post from two years ago. Please enjoy while I work on some new and exciting pieces) Along with growing and...

These books represent my favorite reads in 2021, even though most were not published in 2021. I enjoyed the heck out of this selection....

The holidays are in full swing and you already need a break from feasting, family, and going broke to read some good books. I've got a...

It’s that time again for either a nice long break or the busiest two weeks of the year. Either way, I have some book suggestions to get...

In the 1980s, CBS aired a children’s program called “CBS Storybreak” that would take popular children’s books of the time and make them...

This is the second season in a row I’ve skipped the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire because of Covid. While the Faire itself has...

Halloween is this weekend, boys and ghouls! And you're here because you want something scary to read this holiday, so let me suggest...

I read Fahrenheit 451 in the 7th grade, and I hated it. I had no idea who Ray Bradbury was, but he was a terrible writer in the opinion...