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Brandie DeRusha

With her MA in English from Rutgers University-Camden, Brandie spends her days chasing around her toddlers and writing. She loves to pair wine with her reading; preferably a Brontë, or an Elliot, or a Woolf novel. Depending on the mood. She currently lives in Florida with her husband, two kids and furry beast.

12 Coding Books for Kids Who Love Computers

From picture books for toddlers to middle grade reads, these are the best coding books for kids who want to learn more about computers.

20 Biography Books For Kids To Help Them Dream Big

A collection of the best biography books for kids to help them learn about history's most fascinating people and dream a bit bigger, including Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonya Sotomayor, illustrated by Lulu Delacre.

Indigenous Voices for Little Ears: 15 Books About Native American Tradition and History for Children

Here are 15 #OwnVoices Native American children's books that speak about Indigenous tradition and culture that every child needs, including Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk and Alexandria Neonakis.

Getting Gritty: 11 Authors like David Baldacci

Need more reading material and have exhausted your Baldacci backlist? These excellent thriller authors like David Baldacci write in a similar style.

26 Marilynne Robinson Quotes to Find Optimism in Our Lives

Robinson's simple, yet deep, faith in humanity is refreshing and healing. These Marilynne Robinson quotes can get us through these strange times.

Every Library Institute Creates HALO Fund for Librarians and Library Workers

The Every Library Institute has launched the "Help A Librarian Out" (HALO) fund to benefit librarians and library workers affected by COVID-19.

16 New Picture Books From Caldecott Award Winners

Find something special among these children's picture books by winners of the Caldecott Award, given each year to a “most distinguished illustrator.”

Finding Meaning in Motherhood Through Reading

A reader on the expectations and negative self-perceptions experienced as a new mother, and the books about motherhood that helped.

11 of the Best Books on Breathwork to Bring Yourself Back

If there is anything that could unite us, it's the fact that we all have to breathe. These are the best books on breathwork and an ancient practice. 

Modern Versions of Shakespeare’s Sonnets

Explore some modern versions of Shakespeare's sonnets, and maybe even participate in a poetry slam, with these spoken word videos and more.