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Lost in North Korea

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Title: In the Shadow of the Sun
Author: Anne Sibley O’Brien
Format: Single book or audiobook
Audiobook narrator: Jackie Chung
Length: 8hrs 56min
Age group: 10+

North Korea has been in the news almost constantly. But other than alarming headlines, snippets of grim reports from defectors, and images of a strangely-coiffed dictator, what do we or our kids really know about this country, its history, its people?

In the Shadow of the Sun is a gripping adventure that lifts the curtain’s edge on one of the world’s most secretive nations. Read more…Lost in North Korea

2 great ways you can find diverse books for kids

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The world of children’s literature has recently started responding in a more authentic way to the desperate need for diversity in children’s books.

Here are two great resources for finding diverse books as a teacher, librarian, or parent. Read more…2 great ways you can find diverse books for kids

Nonfiction friction

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“How do I get my child to read nonfiction?” This is a common (often despairing) question I get when mentioning the blog. If you face a similar tussle, here’s one idea for ending the friction: Try a magazine subscription. Take a break from force-feeding dry tomes for now, and attempt a more digestible format. And as we get into gift-giving season, keep in mind: Subscriptions are the some of the best “gifts-that-keep-on-giving.” For the top recommendations from Read, Kids, Read!,  Read more…Nonfiction friction

Saved by Science Friday

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I’ve been tardy in recommending gift ideas for the holidays. But here’s a superb list of science-related books from Team Educate at Science Friday for the 0-12 set. They’ve even included STEM activities to accompany the books.  Read more…Saved by Science Friday

Roadtrip roundup: 14 great, kids’ audiobooks on hoopla

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As you probably know by now, I am a big fan of hoopla, the digital entertainment service offered for free by over 1,500 libraries across North America.

If you have a hoopla account and an upcoming road trip, here’s a list for you: 14 tried-and-tested kids’ audiobooks all available on this awesome service. Read more…Roadtrip roundup: 14 great, kids’ audiobooks on hoopla

Ten audio classics for the summer road

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It’s officially summer here in our neck of the ‘burbs. And for my boys this means the three Rs: Rest, Recreation and, inevitably, the Road.

Between road trips and rides to camp, the in-car interludes get longer for us just as for many others around this time of year. And there’s no better chance to catch-up on some of the many wonderful audiobooks out there.

Here’s a list of ten, great, 5hr-and-under audiobooks of ageless classics to take along for the ride. Read more…Ten audio classics for the summer road