Rochester MN Guide to Storytimes
Between sports practices and playdates, it can be hard to slow down and enjoy the simplicity that books bring us. Storytime is one of our family’s favorite times of...
children’s books
Raising Anti-Racists: Books to Encourage Open Conversation
by Megan Toney
One suggestion for parents in reading these amazing books to young children, is to read the Author’s Notes before launching into the book with your child. They are chock full...
Trick or Treat and READ: Halloween Books Tradition
On October 1, the kids came downstairs to find our table FULL of Halloween books! Our mantle had pumpkins and a spooky banner hung!...
Ace Your Special Appearance as a Guest Reader at School
My job as a school librarian means that I read aloud every day, so I have some tips from my experience on how to have a great guest reader visit...
Read to Me: A Minnesota Author Roundup
by Megan Toney
No matter the age of your child (or YOUR inner child) there is a book for you! Here is a roundup of our family's favorite Minnesota authors....
Stone Soup: An Introverted Mama’s Manifesto
by Heather
I was snuggled up my kids, reading them the French tale "Stone Soup," when I realized the story was perfectly depicting my life as an introverted mama....