The Story Spectator

Stories are magical, for both the young and old. Here you can find book reviews for specific age groups, topics, or learning experiences. There are also booklists and lesson ideas for educators, librarians, and families.

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Sunday, February 9, 2025

Recommended Reads from 2024

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How do you choose what to read?   As a teacher and librarian, I get asked that question quite a bit.  The quick answer is: I read what inter...
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The First State of Being: a time traveling tale

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The First State of Being by award winning author, Erin Entrada Kelly is unlike any book I have ever read. It's difficult to review the ...

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians

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  The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann provides an intriguing look at who becomes these i...
Sunday, February 4, 2024

Less toxic masculinity, more community support

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Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar is already one of my favorite books of 2024. When I was entering middle school, I read a lot of Judy Blume and...
Saturday, January 13, 2024

This Book is Banned -- a basics on censorship for children

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  Banned Books Week is held every September, yet in these past few years, it has become even more important to educate the public about. Ce...
Monday, January 1, 2024

My Top Reads of 2023

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  "How do you decide to what to read next?" This is a common question I get asked by my students, colleagues, even friends and fam...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Creative ways to end the school year

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The end of the school year marks a unique opportunity for educators to create lasting memories with students. If you aren't able to try ...
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