Literacious

New month, new book list series! This month we’re moving on to middle grade genres! I’ve already shared picture book genres and chapter book genres, so let’s dive into middle grade. Middle grade books is a term used in the book industry to describe titles that are written for an audience of kids ages 8-12. Often times the protagonist is on the older side of this age range. Mo...

Storytime is going to full of BIG fun with this storytime lesson plan all about elephants! With great big stories, fun songs and rhymes, and crafts – kids will love this one. It’s been ten years since the last elephant storytime lesson plan, so I’m shar...

I’ve been given the great opportunity to meet so many authors and illustrators in the past 20+ years! I love getting a chance to gush about some of my favorite books with the people who write them. And so many children’s authors and illustrators are so kind and just as nerdy when it comes to books! The best places to meet authors is, of course, book festivals where authors ar...

Kangaroos are such a fun animal to learn about! These marsupials are well-known animals, even though they are indigenous to just Australia and New Guinea. They are also the only large mammal to move around by hopping primarily on two legs. And can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour for short distances. Learn more about kangaroos with nonfiction titles interspersed with fu...

New month, new book list series! This month we’re moving on to middle grade genres! I’ve already shared picture book genres and chapter book genres, so let’s dive into middle grade. Middle grade books is a term used in the book industry to describe titles that are written for an audience of kids ages 8-12. Often times the protagonist is on the older side of this age range. Mo...