This classic well know story is still powerful and applicable today. Our Kid Lit Locker group explores some of the simple yet needed life lessons we learned from Pinocchio.

Our first memoir to read together was a treasure trove of reading possibilities showing how daily reading is so impactful. Alice Ozma’s debut novel was sincere, authentic, and brilliantly captures how her fathers daily read aloud habit enriched both there lives.

A 1988 compelling story full of wisdom an inspiration to follow one’s dream. We take a look at the life of Paulo Coelho before the Alchemist was written and elements from his personal life that are whispered though out his book. We also discuss how the book impacted us and our favorite takeaways. A top shelf read for sure!

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a Shakespearean comedy, believed to have been written between 1589 and 1593. It is considered by several to be Shakespeare’s first play. It was so fun to jump back in time and read the literary genius’s beginning works.

When your past shows up at your door what do you do? This book follows Allyson Cole’s journey of heartbreak, adoption, trauma and reunion. Give a listen to our discussion of What I Left Behind to see if it is a fit for you.

Today my old friend and now middle school teacher Amanda Daughtery joins us to discuss Projek 1065, a book she suggested earlier this year. This is an excellent read for WW2 buffs and reluctant middle school readers. Alan Gratz does a beautiful job of blending history and fiction in this story of an Irish family working as spies in Berlin. You won’t be able to put it down!

This 1949 classic Newbery Award winner is a must read! Set in medieval times, a 10 year old boy is stricken with an illness that leaves his legs paralyzed. With help from a monk and a minstrel Robin learns lessons in kindness, grit, skill, and patience. Come along as we dive into this uplifting story of finding a door in the wall.

The Queen of mystery, Agatha Christie takes us for a ride in this 1940 novel that she described as her most difficult book to write. This novel was so creatively crafted and entertaining to read. With over 100 million copies sold, this book is the world’s bestselling mystery novels of all time. So, buckle up and hang on as we dive into this exciting read!

Today we opened up our kid literature locker and pulled out three books from the adorable series, The Miniature World of Marvin & James. With the help of some pretty cool kids we recapped and discussed the books they had listened too. If you are on the hunt for some perfect first chapter books give a listen and see if Marvin and James are the right fit!

Listen to a recap of this fantastic novel and soon to be movie. Don’t worry, we were careful not to include any spoilers. Journey with us as we discuss this intriguing story of a young abandon girl who grows up in the marsh land of North Carolina.