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Category Archives: Miscellaneous
2013 Reading Goals Revisited: A Reading Bingo Reflection
You may recall a time in early 2013 when I set a goal for myself involving a “Reading Bingo” card. This was in the halcyon days of the year, months before I even considered some of the big transitions that … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Guide Roundup
In the past, we have compiled a Slatebreakers holiday gift guide. But why reinvent the wheel when other smart people around the Internet are already putting together neat gift guides? Here’s a sampling of a few gift guides that fans … Continue reading
Pack Your Bags: A Slatebreaking Reading List
My sister recently decided to do something bold. She planned a solo weekend trip to a city in another country. I am in awe of her independence. We’re both introverts, so I respect how much she has to put herself … Continue reading
Books, Feminism, and TYA: An Ode to Matilda the Musical
We write this blog about feminism in YA and kids books because we are avid lovers of both of things. But in our real lives, both Brianna and I have degrees in theatre for youth, and work in the field … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged Adaptations, Broadway, Matilda, Musicals, Plays, Theatre
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DIY Reading Bingo
Sometimes I find myself in a reading rut. I love YA and middle grade books, especially realistic and historical fiction. These books make up the bulk of my reading. It’s great for me because I enjoy these books, and it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged bingo, branching out, Games, goals, reading challenges, resolutions
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Best of 2012: Our Favorite Middle Grade Titles
When we created our wrap-up list of 2012, we of course had trouble keeping it to just ten books. We’re stretching our “best of” capacity by including a list of our top ten middle grade titles of 2012, too. Each … Continue reading
The 2012 Slatebreakers Non-Book Book-Related Gift Guide
Yes, that may be the most convoluted gift guide title you will see this holiday season. We’re trying to think outside of the box this year. Obviously we are big fans of giving books as gifts, and many of the … Continue reading
Detectives Week: An Unabashed Love Letter to Veronica Mars
We started the week with Nancy Drew, and it’s only appropriate for us to end the week with our favorite modern girl detective, the one and only Veronica Mars. If you never watched Veronica Mars during it’s overlooked 3 seasons … Continue reading
Posted in All Stars, Miscellaneous, Theme Week
Tagged Detectives Week, Father-Daugther Relationships, Girl Detectives, Television, Veronica Mars
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Watch the ALA Youth Media Awards with the Slatebreakers!
We are SO excited for the awards this morning you guys! We have been preparing religiously the past months, and (of course) have many strong opinions about which books deserve Newbery and Printz honors. We’re excited enough that we’re gathering … Continue reading