
Patriots’ Day
Four major events normally take place on Patriots’ Day (April 19th) in the Boston area: the Boston Marathon, a Red Sox home game, the reenactment…

New YA Books for April
This month we have almost anything you could want – queer romance, deep and brooding mysteries, witty coming-of-age stories, and complex fantasy. Personally, I’m most…

COVID-19 Resources
The past year has been one that none of us ever expected. We have all been in this together and we have learned a lot…

Fairy Door Family Activity
Are you thinking about making a fairy house this spring or summer? Why not include a door? This fun craft idea comes from Low-mess Crafts…

The Sounds of Poetry
It’s National Poetry Month and we are sharing the joy and love of poetry with you. The items below are digital audiobooks and books on…

April Fool’s STEAM Experiments
There’s no better day of the year to learn about slime, goop, and fake boogers than April Fool’s Day! Watch out, though, because these experiments…

Jury Duty Reading List
Right around this time last year, I was supposed to report for my first-ever jury duty. I probably don’t need to tell you but jury…

Gardening!
Spring is here and it’s time to garden! Did you ever want to grow your own salads? How about a garden sanctuary? Come and try…

Talking About and Respecting Different Cultures
Reading books about people who both look like you (mirror books) and who don’t look like you (window books) allow us to understand and appreciate…

Tough Girls in YA Fantasy
The tough girls in these books can do it all – if you want somebody to win back kingdoms from evil forces or fight witches…