Kristen Kwisnek
Kristen Kwisnek is a public librarian based near Baltimore, Md. who specializes in children’s literature and services. When she’s not reading, writing, or librarian-ing, Kristen can be found with her amazing husband eating something delicious, watching ‘90s music videos, and dreaming of one day having a dog that she’ll pretend is Sirius Black.
How to Host a Shirley Jackson Dinner Party
Kristen Kwisnek
November 11, 2019
Celebrate the genius of everybody's favorite gothic author with a Shirley Jackson dinner party. We've got the tips and supplies to make it happen.
A Simple Solution for Bookish Forgetfulness
Kristen Kwisnek
November 6, 2019
What's a reader to do when they can't retain important moments in books? Here's how one reader solved the problem of forgetting what you read.
Make Storytime Musical: 8 Singable Picture Books for the Vocally Shy
Kristen Kwisnek
October 22, 2019
We've got a list of singable picture books that already have established melodies to go with the words. So, warm up those pipes and start singing!
Any Time Can Be Storytime with Kanopy Kids
Kristen Kwisnek
June 13, 2019
Here are a few storytimes one reader developed using animated storybooks available right now on the library streaming service Kanopy Kids.
Don’t Give Up!: 8 Picture Books To Promote Resilience
Kristen Kwisnek
June 10, 2019
Motivate the young people in your life with these eight motivating picture books about resilience, perseverance, and persistence.
10 Literary Quotes Celebrating the JOMO Way of LIfe
Kristen Kwisnek
May 31, 2019
You know that blissful feeling you get from staying home, snuggled up with a book, and missing out on all ...
5 Fantastic Picture Books that Defy Gender Stereotypes
Kristen Kwisnek
May 28, 2019
Books published in the last few years that challenge gender stereotypes for today's kids!
Get an In-Depth Look at a Barnes & Noble Concept Store
Kristen Kwisnek
May 19, 2019
Barnes & Noble has been around for many years (since 1873, according to the company website), and has evolved significantly ...
3 Pen Pal Books for Tweens that Promote Cultural Understanding
Kristen Kwisnek
March 22, 2019
When I watch the news or read the paper these days, there seems to be nothing but the same negative ...
Want To Read the Entire SONG OF ICE & FIRE Series before the GAME OF THRONES Season 8 Premiere? Here’s How
Kristen Kwisnek
March 17, 2019
I live my reading life by a code of bookish rules, and the one I follow most loyally is, “Thou ...