I am fortunate to be a reader, and even more fortunate to have free access to books. I read and review books for the Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Media. I get new books to read and review every month of the school year from this group, and some of those I get to keep for my school’s library.
I receive eARCs for review from Netgalley to review. My eReader is full to bursting with new books to try.
I get many books in print and on audio from my public library. As far as spending money on books, I am also close to not one but two amazing independent bookstores, as well as the big box guys who carry books.
This is a little snap grabbed today, of just a few of my piles of books (the pile beside the bed is embarrassingly large, and I couldn’t bring myself to photograph it…).
I am fortunate. I don’t have to work hard to have access to books, as some in our world do.Today, I’m feeling grateful for the bounty of books I have at my fingertips, and humbled at what that means for me and the richness of my life.
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Hello. My goal is to bring young kids to the discussion about protection of our planet. To that end i have written a book called “First Watch” by Kathleen Stickney. The illustrations alone are well worth a look. A librarian named Heidi Porter in Gig Harbor read it and suggested i see if Puget Sound Council for Review of Children’s Media might review it? Can you guide me or make a suggestion? I appreciated your post. Thankyou and Best, Kathy
Hi, Kathleen, so sorry I missed this message. The blog was dormant for awhile while I cared for family. I’m no longer a member of PSC.
Gosh, thank-you getting back to me. My book, First Watch…Charlie’s Secret (ages 8-12), just won 2022 international Indie award: see section for early/juvenile readers/chapter book. https://indiebookawards.com/winners.php?year=2022
I would love your opinion as a librarian. May I send you a paper copy if you are comfortable… or I can send you an electronic copy instead? Best, Kathleen Stickney in Seattle.
That’s very sweet, and congratulations! I’m retired from the library now, though still recommend to our school’s media specialist. If you did send a copy, I actually have an easier time with electronic copy.