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...

We're stepping into the early days of Fall, which means we are about to embark on the three-month marathon of frantic fun that is the...

` Summer vacation time has come and gone again. And just like the people who read them, books collect a lot of miles traveling during the...

Summer reading is about more than books. For many who work in libraries, it can also be about creativity, and at my library branch we are...

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...

In 2018, the husband and I traveled to Miami, rented a car, drove the Overseas Highway all the way to Key West, turned back to the...

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...

The Bay of Fundy is the space between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Because it extends downward towards Maine, I'm including pics from...

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...

My life has felt often times intertwined, in a disjointed kind of way, with the sea. I was nearly born on a beach in Ocean City, MD. My...

Honestly, this post might just be an excuse to show off some travel pics while talking about my backpack/bookbag. I bought this Eddie...

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...

A few weeks ago, a woman approached the circulation desk where myself and my friend, V.V., were stationed. The woman was looking for a...

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