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
June 10, 2021From 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
February 26, 2021A 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
August 12, 2020Here 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.
12 Of The Best Tablets for Reading
July 15, 2020Whether you prefer a basic e-reader, or need something a little more versatile, these are 12 of the best tablets for reading in 2019.
Getting Gritty: 11 Authors like David Baldacci
June 10, 2020Need 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
April 17, 2020Robinson'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
April 14, 2020The 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
March 30, 2020Find 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
March 4, 2020A 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
March 3, 2020If 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.