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March 4, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Scholastic Book Fair: March 2013

When I became a parent, one of the greatest moments of my life was realizing that they still had Scholastic book fairs in the schools.  I have a 10 and a 4 year old and several times a year they bring home those glorious little sheets and we pour over them, marking our selections.  The […]

November 20, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: True Confessions of a Sci Fi Reader with Maria Selke

I’ve always been a science fiction reader. Well, “always” if you count the fact that there wasn’t much science fiction available for younger readers when I was a kid. I got my start in fantasy with Narnia. I ventured into science fiction with A Wrinkle in Time, and never looked back. I continued to read […]

September 26, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

MG Moment (Book Review): Capture the Flag by Kate Messner

Capture the Flag by Kate Messner is a contemporary mystery with a touch of history (in the form of historical facts), just perfect for middle grade students and younger tweens. Anna, Jose and Henry (7th graders) don’t meet each other at a special reception for THE flag that inspired the writing of “Star Spangled Banner”.  They […]

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