This trio of books are the perfect gift idea. The I Hate to Read Book by Jimmy Huston OMG – this book made me want to do random story times wherever I could find children. It is a laugh out loud book that just begs for interaction. Whether being read by a child or adult … Continue reading Children’s Books By Jimmy Huston
But I’m Eponine by Christine Dzidrums
SEE THE POD/VIDEO CAST REVIEW HERE! High school can be rough for anyone, but it is especially challenging for Lyric. After growing up way too quickly as she cared for her younger brother and a mother who ran the gambit of emotions, her world was ripped away. Her mother died, leaving her and her brother … Continue reading But I’m Eponine by Christine Dzidrums
Land of Lots by Christian Carl
This is a delightful tale that includes space travel, kid like behaviors and making new friends. Landing in a strange place can be a challenge but with the variety of new friends available the main character can easily find her place. Every child should connect with at least one of the friendly Oomlots. Personally I … Continue reading Land of Lots by Christian Carl
I Don’t Like Wearing Shoes by Kimberly Oyedele
This delightful cover immediately got my attention, and then I read the title. As someone who still does not like wearing shoes and raised a daughter who also didn't like them and is hoping for a granddaughter who doesn't like shoes – this book screamed BUY ME! This is one of those books that, after … Continue reading I Don’t Like Wearing Shoes by Kimberly Oyedele
Treasures From The Gulf – Creating Community and Healing Through Art by Beatrice Baldwin with Dianne Sonnenberg
This is a multi-generational book. Basically, what that means is it is perfect for ages 0-112! The photos and illustrations take the reader through the very involved process of creating an art installation for the Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center Sarofim Pavilion Pediatric Surgical Waiting Area in Houston, Texas. From the first drawings to the installation, … Continue reading Treasures From The Gulf – Creating Community and Healing Through Art by Beatrice Baldwin with Dianne Sonnenberg
The Women I Have Been & RAW by Alexandra Miller
REVIEW - The Women I Have Been This collection is part poetry, part micro-stories and a lot of heart. Anger is nipping at the edge of a lot of these sections, but it's purposeful. One line that I kept coming back to was repeated often in a section - "I don't want to die, I … Continue reading The Women I Have Been & RAW by Alexandra Miller
Grey Dawn – A Tale of Abolition and Union by Nyri A. Bakkalian
At a local book fest I came across a publisher – Balance of Seven and the charismatic Tod Tinker. He explained the house and when I asked for something to gift to my daughter and her wife – he suggested this book. Ok – they will eventually get the book but I snuck in my … Continue reading Grey Dawn – A Tale of Abolition and Union by Nyri A. Bakkalian
Connected – Lone Star Lit Book Blog Tour
CONNECTED DISCOVERING YOUR INNER GUIDES A Kid's Guide to Navigating Their Emotions by SEEMA DESAI Illustrated by James Ballance Children's Book / Self-Help / Mindfulness / Parenting Publisher: The Jai Jais Page Count: 56 pages Publication Date: February 3, 2022 Scroll down for a giveaway! Connected is all about teaching kids and their families how … Continue reading Connected – Lone Star Lit Book Blog Tour
The Cyclone Release by Bruce Overby
Having lived up close through some of the tech explosions of the mid to late 80s, the author had my rapt attention for the Silicon Valley in the 90s. We all heard the rumors, but what was it really like to be in the heart of a start-up and a release during that time? The … Continue reading The Cyclone Release by Bruce Overby
Complicated 20th Century Women! Lone Star Lit Tour
SWEET JANE, JUST ONE LOOK, & I’LL BE SEEING YOU by Joanne Kukanza Easley SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! SWEET JANE 2019 Wisdom-Faulkner Award finalist 2020 Adult Fiction winner Texas Author Project 2020 Sarton Award Finalist 2020 Eric Hoffer Award Short List A drunken mother makes childhood ugly. Jane runs away at sixteen, determined to leave … Continue reading Complicated 20th Century Women! Lone Star Lit Tour
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