Seven months of reading and writing 4 and 5 star š book reviews. My total for 2026 is 131 books including 15 books in July! (apologies for bad math in Juneās post) July reading included: 6 picture books 2 chapter books 3 middle grade books 4 adult books To see more great books from previousContinue reading “July Reading Statistics”
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Book Pairing for Educators, Writers, Musicians, and Dreamers
I’ve done many different things in my life and as an author, there are times I have come up with an idea, started a project, only to discover that a very similar book already exists or has just sold to a big publisher. Many writers think that means they should abandon what they were planningContinue reading “Book Pairing for Educators, Writers, Musicians, and Dreamers”
June Reading Statistics
June reading included 15 books earning 4 and 5 āļø reviews. We are halfway through 2026 and Iām only 23 books away from my goal of reviewing 150 books. Iāll probably reach that at the end of July but Iāll just keep going. 8 picture books 1 early reader 2 middle grade 4 adult books
May Reading Statistics
My May reading included 20 amazing books that earned 4 and 5 star reviews āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø shared on Goodreads for a total of 101 books this year! Yes, I have read and reviewed over 100 books this year! If you want to see more about previous months – check out the post for April Reading StatisticsContinue reading “May Reading Statistics”
Book Mail from May
During the end of May, I received so much book mail I made a photo collage! This includes a few books I won from giveaways, some books I preordered, and several I purchased from an auction to support a wonderful cause! Iāve already reviewed many of these and the rest will be coming up soon.Continue reading “Book Mail from May”
Stamford Childrenās Book Festival Sunday 5/17/26
Stamford Childrenās Book Festival Sunday, 5/17/26 on the UConn campus 12:30 – 2:30 pm Iāll be signing copies of āš¼ Aliana Reaches for the Moon An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story
Book Pairing for Educators and Writers
As a teacher I often looked for books that worked well together so that my lessons would be richer and allow my students to see things from different author’s points of view. I love the opportunity to compare and contrast literature to expand my own understanding and create higher order thinking possibilities for my learners.Continue reading “Book Pairing for Educators and Writers”
Nine Years Blogging Anniversary
Iāve shared photography, poetry, interviews with other authors and creators, book reviews, and other content. Iāve scaled back a bit but have a few posts coming up with book pairings for educators and readers that Iām looking forward to sharing. As always, thanks for stopping by!
March Reading Statistics
My March reading included 18 noteworthy books that earned 4 and 5 star āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø reviews shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for a total of 57 books this year. I previously posted books read in February and January Hereās what Iāve read in March: 12 picture books 1 early reader 2 middle grade 1 youngContinue reading “March Reading Statistics”
February Reading Statistics
My February reading included more noteworthy 4 and 5 star āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø reviews I shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for 20 books! This Goodreads screenshot shows Iāve read 40 books (it should be 39) nineteen in January but Iām not sure what happened. Hereās what Iāve been reading: 14 picture books 1 middle grade 1Continue reading “February Reading Statistics”
Laura Roettiger Books 