Ever in search of the perfect book, I am a University Book Store forager. I have been thus, on and off, since you don't wanna know when*...

Continuing my mini-quest to document spectacular picture books with African American protagonists... The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Sp...

Dear Reader, Do you like this book? If so, you are probably a NERDFIGHTER! Don't be alarmed — this is a good thing! Go to youtube.com/...

Against the Odds by Marjolijn Hof Sometimes from the outside small children appear all precious and tender and in need of protection from...

Every year we get excited about our participation in the Northwest Flower and Garden Show . It is a week surrounded by green: book covers ...

Happy Valentines Day!! --Jan

Um, have I mentioned how much the Kids Department loves themed displays? Well, the above photo is the sign for the display we've got up ...

I have a somewhat strained relationship with contemporary fiction. This strain is exacerbated by my constant consumption of blurbs; on boo...