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Kristy Pasquariello

Kristy Pasquariello loves Little Women and Doctor Who with equal fervor. A children’s librarian and former (recovering) archivist, Kristy lives in a tiny town outside of Boston, Massachusetts, with two kids, two cats, one husband and a gazillion books. When she’s not singing the Itsy Bitsy Spider to a group of babies (#bestjobever), Kristy writes reviews for children’s books at the Horn Book Guide and School Library Journal. For a list of book prescriptions, check out her blog at librarydose.wordpress.com. Twitter: @kristysp

Keep Calm and Read to the Babies

One librarian's harrowing (but ultimately positive) experience taking on baby storytime.

The Cutest Cats in KidLit

Excellent pictures books with adorable cats!

Captivating Historical Fiction Audiobooks for the Whole Family

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Books for young readers about women who were warned, who were given an explanation, but who nevertheless, persisted.

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Picture books that are adorable, but in a tolerable way.

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Kids books that will inspire young readers to be brave, just, and kind.

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You're just going to sit in your car until you're done.

6 Must-Read Modern Ghost Stories

Not-to-be-missed ghost stories from modern authors.

How to Find Your Perfect Comfort Read

How to find the perfect book to read while you cozy up this winter.

The 30 Most Entertaining and Uplifting Anne of Green Gables Quotes

The best lines from Anne of Green Gables