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June 15, 2023 by Travis Jonker

Review: Gnome and Rat by Lauren Stohler

When you read an early graphic novel as excellent as Gnome and Rat, so many other books look boring in comparison.

December 14, 2022 by Travis Jonker

9 Books I Loved (But Didn’t Review) in 2022

I didn't review them, but I love them.

March 17, 2022 by Travis Jonker

Books on Film: I Need a New Butt!

An assistant principal was fired for reading I NEED A NEW BUTT! to students

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Behind the Scenes Q&A: Skater Baby by Jack Noel

March 14, 2022 by Travis Jonker

A behind-the-scenes Q&A with SKATER BABY creator Jack Noel

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March 8, 2022 by Travis Jonker

A roundup of 2022 books from previous Caldecott Medal and Honor winners.

Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#35)

February 2, 2022 by Travis Jonker

Can you name these three books by their LEGO-fied covers?

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School Librarian Saturday: Storyline Online

January 8, 2022 by Travis Jonker

A closer look at the read aloud website Storyline Online.

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December 24, 2021 by Travis Jonker

Counting down the Top 10 posts of the year.

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Our Top 20 Books of 2021, all in one place.

Review: The Genius Under the Table by Eugene Yelchin

October 26, 2021 by Travis Jonker

A review of THE GENIUS UNDER THE TABLE by Eugene Yelchin.

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