LEAVE A COMMENT ON MY BLOG TODAY and be entered to win either a free copy of TWILIGHT or a free 10-page (double-spaced) edit from Editor 911 (that’s me) on any written work! It’s your choice. Two prizes will be given. by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com In the spirit and fun of Halloween, I am [...]

Books are cool. Children’s and teens’ books are especially cool. Is it the covers? Yes! The illustrations? Yes! The subject matter? Yes! But what makes them especially, especially cool is that you can use them in your classroom or with your child at home (if you homeschool or you don’t) to work on reading, writing, [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Chapter book for 2nd to 4th graders, science-fiction Third-grade boy and girl as main characters Rating: Cute book, and all kids are going to want a Twinkie-eating alien in their lunchboxes when they finish! Short, short summary: Lexie and J.P. have a problem–a fifth-grade bully named Bruce. One day, [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for preK-3rd grade, contemporary young boy as main character Rating: I’m not sure about Rudie’s sweet chicken soup–but this book is awesome and leaves you with a smile and warm heart. Short, short summary: Rudie Dinkins wants to help his babysitter, Mrs. Gittel, feel better when she [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Young adult novel, contemporary, sports 8th grade girl and boy as main characters Rating: Okay, I LOVE basketball, but that is not the only reason I love this book. It has a lot of action, mystery, voice, humor, and two teen heroes! Short, short summary: Stevie Thomas and Susan [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Picture book for grades PreK-2nd or 3rd Smart, talking dog as main character Rating: If you love dogs, you will love this book. Kids LOVE this book! Funny and clever. Short, short summary: Martha is a truly exceptional dog. When she eats alphabet soup, the letters go to her [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Middle-grade fantasy novel 12-year-old boy as main character Rating: A good fantasty read for middle-grade students full of laughs and fun! Short, short summary: Part of The Magic Shop Book series, this book is full of voice and plot. Jeremy is running away from two bullies and Mary Lou [...]

Reviewed by Margo Dill, www.margodill.com, margodll@aol.com Young adult novel, edgy, contemporary Teenage twin girls as main characters Rating: Hopkins’s wonderful verse combined with an important story and frightening tale (not to mention surprise ending) make this a great choice for older teens. Short, short summary: This ya novel tells the story of twins–Kaeleigh and Raeanne–and [...]

This blog is meant to be used. I am hoping teachers, parents, librarians, and even kids will find it helpful when choosing a book to read and/or using it for learning experiences in the classroom or at home. You don’t have to use the book or post from today’s date. About four to five times [...]

I have to go to Kansas City, MO for a wedding, and I’m not sure about the time I’ll have or the Internet access that will be available to me. I don’t think I’ll be posting any blogs for the next few days. So, I thought I’d just give you a little preview about the [...]