February celebrates Black History Month and I’ve collected some outstanding new literature to help us all appreciate this rich heritage as well as understand and learn from our past mistakes. The first three books are especially good for ages 9 and up.
This first book just won the coveted Newbery Honor award a few weeks ago. [...]

Presidents’ Day reminds us to appreciate those great presidents that sacrificed much to help keep our wonderful country free and strong. Here are some of the newest and most outstanding books on the subject. All of these books are good for all ages.
Presidents’ Day, by Anne Rockwell, and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell, is a simple [...]

It’s an exciting new year and here are some great books to help with personal improvement and goals that are good for all ages. I’m also including winter picture books that are good for ages 4 and up, except for the last book that is geared for ages 9 and up.
I’m always looking for books [...]

Girls’ books are often easy to spot because they’re covered in pink.  Here are some pretty and pink picture books, along with a few chapter books, that – for the most part – follow that suite.
Let’s begin with the chapter books that are good for ages 8 through 12.  The Quail Club, by Carolyn Marsden, [...]

LDS Semi-Annual General Conference is coming up and that provides inspiration, encouragement and motivation to live better lives.  So what could be better than reading books that do the same thing?  I’ve assembled an assortment of books that will not only inspire, but also books by LDS authors that are most enjoyable to read.
Let’s begin [...]

February celebrates Black History and I’ve collected some outstanding books that will open minds and discussions for a long time!   The first two books are historical fiction that are geared for ages nine through adult.   The rest are picture books that are exhilarating and wonderful for all ages to enjoy.
A Thousand Never Evers, [...]

This President’s Day is especially important because it’s also been 200 years since the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.   So here are some of the best books about our past presidents.   The first three books are great for ages 9 through 12.
My Brother Abe:   Sally Lincoln’s Story , by Harry Mazer, is [...]

Are you looking for a great gift written by various LDS authors?   Here are some outstanding books that will be perfect to find under the Christmas tree.
Christmas Rose , by Robyn Buttars, is a smallish sized book with a huge heart.   It’s a one-of-a-kind book that cuts across age boundaries limiting it to [...]

Get out your rulers, pencils – and especially books – because school is back in session!   Here are some great new picture books on the subject.
This first book is specifically for the first day jitters and it’s hilarious.   Go Home, Mrs. Beekman! , by Ann Redisch Stampler, and illustrated by Marsha Gray Carrington, [...]

Humor helps make the world go ’round.   What better way to enjoy a good laugh, but in a good and funny book?   Here are some great picture books that will have you, and your youngsters, smiling all of the way to bed.
A Princess, A Pirate, and One Wild Brother , by the renowned [...]