Category: LBYR blog

It’s no secret that I love animals more than humans. Fluffy animals, spikey animals, animals with gills and fins, animals with loooooooong tails—you name it, they’re all the best...

As someone who used to stay up reading under the covers with a flashlight, I fully understand that many children will not be quite ready for bed when bedtime rolls around. Some children have a LOT of energy...

Looking for a book to share with your young reader? No matter what genre you prefer, we have a pick for you...

Your adventure can begin anywhere, at any time. You just have lookout for it...

Kindness is one of the greatest lessons we receive in childhood; one that follows you throughout life and never grows old. While learning to treat each other kindly is an important hands-on experience, reinforcing that at home through stories is equally as impactful...

As a child, my dad would take me outside to show me the constellations and tell me the myths behind them. That probably explains why, even now, I still love reading about world mythologies...

As a kid, nothing sucked me into a book more than a main character with an excessive dose of moxie; the characters with guts, and grit, and determination...

In Sisterhood of Sleuths, Maizy creates a Nancy Drew quiz for fellow fans of the most famous girl detective...

When I think about all the things I love about Diwali—and there are SO many—food is nearly at the top of the list. It is impossible for me to separate the holiday from the snacks and sweets because each tasty treat reminds me of someone I love...

Growing up, I was very afraid of the dark. You can ask my mother all about it. And I may or may not still keep a little rechargeable nightlight always plugged-in...

As the second largest state by both area and population (thanks, Wikipedia), Texas is home to a wealth of stories and storytellers...

What is Halloween without a black cat, some ghosts, and lots of mischief? Below is a list of books that include all of the above, plus some witches, vampires, mysterious legends, and ancient curses...