Welcome to Day 5 of the #AtoZchallenge where I am exploring the library world in alphabetical order. E is for Egypt One of the mysteries of the ancient world centers around the Royal Library in the port city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is believed that scholar Demetrious of Phalerum, convinced Ptolemy I Soter (a […]
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Writing Challenge 50 Precious Words
I’m always up for a challenge and this one looked especially fun: Write a story for children using only 50 words. This challenge was organized by writer Vivian Kirkfield who based it on a challenge that Bennet Cerf made to Theodore Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, to write a book using only 50 unique words. Dr. Seuss […]
Notes from the Field – February Edition
I’m always out and about or reading a fascinating book so I’ve decided to share some of what I find each month. Here’s what’s up in this February: It’s International Book Giving Day! If you love books, as I do, I’m sure there are books you want to share. Today, February 14th, is the day […]
Cybils Time- four reviews
As a reader, I always have a stack of books waiting. But, right now, my stack is extra tall. I am excited to be a first round judge for the easy reader and early chapter book categories of the Cybils Award given to the best children’s books of the year selected by children’s book bloggers. […]
L is for the Little Mermaid
Thanks for stopping by during the A to Z Blog Challenge. I am blogging daily (except Sunday) on the theme of “Living in a Mermaid World.” Today I’d like to share what is probably the most familiar of all mermaid stories. L is for The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. Most people’s knowledge of […]