Favorite Posts
Some posts I enjoyed researching and writing more than others.  Some were posts readers seemed to especially enjoy.  Although it’s difficult to select just ten from the year’s worth, I’ll give it  try.

Spencer Family Books – Writing as a Family
Is Christmas Being Undermined to Push Global Warming Agenda?
Memories About Pearl Harbor Day
A Thankful Poem
What Does the Rainbow Fish Mean?  Is There an Underlying Meaning?
Reading Aloud to Children Before and After Birth
JK Rowling Invites School Children to Tea
Novels Inspired by Family History
Remembering 9/11 at School and Home
Lunch Box Memories

Do you have other One Book Two Book posts that are favorites?

We have an ornament tradition in our house. Every year mom purchases an ornament that represents an important event from the year.
I have carried this tradition on to my family and my son loves it.
To help you get started I found some great ornaments for readers, librarians, teachers, etc. at my favorite Christmas store, Bronners and Hallmark’s Keepsake ornaments.

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  I enjoy receiving updates from our local library, so I’ll know about new books and programs offered.  In the summer, there are a number of programs for kids.  Our library sends this newsletter out via e-mail so I have it right at hand.  I looked at the one I received yesterday and found additional information about the programs my grandson and I shall attend.
More libraries have begun setting up web sites, blogs and newsletters.  The librarian from a smaller town library in our area recently asked me about setting up a blog.  They are going to start with that and …read more

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Even though we live in a small community, our library has always been involved in summer reading programs with related activities which encourage youngsters and their parents to become involved.  My grandchildren, even as pre-schoolers enjoyed these programs and checking out books.
These programs also introduce many youngsters to the library and books in an enjoyable way.  I often took some of my grandchildren’s friends with us.  Then their mom began taking her children and other youngsters.
The summer programs involve reading and related activities that make the library a popular gathering place.  Often there are guest entertainers and authors.
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

If you’re a regular reader, then you know that Mary Emma and I have only been writing for this site for about a month.  Today I was looking at the site and noticed that the poll was a few months old! 
Please take a moment to answer the poll in the right sidebar.  Do you have children?  If so, what are their ages?  If you have children in different ranges, please feel free to refresh the page and vote again.
We’d like to learn more about our audience.  This will also help us to write articles of interest to you.  Thanks.  We appreciate your feedback.

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 Kids know what kids like to read.  So why not check out review sites and blogs written by young readers about the books they like to read and interviews of the authors who write them?
At Reader Views Kids, you’ll find Reader Reviews, Reader Interviews, and Reader PreViews of various books.   These give children, teens and adults insight into the books youngsters like to read.
Do you have suggestions for book review sites and blogs for young readers? 
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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 As you wonder how to keep your youngsters occupied this summer, once the newness of summer vacation wears off for all of you, take a look at Karen’s post, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, here at One Book Two Book and Char’s at Weary Parent, Keeping Teens and Tweens Busy This Summer.  Also, those who left comments at Char’s post have great ideas.
Summer was a wonder time when I was growing up on a farm.  We had to work, but there was so much to explore out-of-doors.  My mom was a great one for pointing out the wonders of nature.  My dad related …read more

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From my perch in the maple tree beside the kitchen door to the old farmhouse we called home, I could  spy upon all who entered and exited.  Not that they had anything to hide nor I for remaining unseen.  However, I often took a book here, along with an apple, and read until it became uncomfortable.
Why?  Because I wondered if I was like Cousin Ina, my grandmother’s youngest cousin, who was close to my mom in age.  I recall once when she visited, Cousin Ina told of climbing the tree in her family’s yard, hiding away and reading.  So …read more

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What would you like to see and read here at One Book Two Book?
We’d like to get an idea of our audience and what you and your children like to read.  Are you also a children’s author or aspiring one?
The stories I read as a child and read to my daughter differ from many of those today, yet some still have remained favorites over the years.  The stories and books my grandchildren enjoy encompass a different type of fantasy from the “fairy tales” of my childhood.  As a reader and writer, it’s interesting to see the changes, yet similarities …read more

Following is another essay about Harry Potter from aspiring reporter Jenny Liu!  Thanks for the submission, Jenny!
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                My Favorite Harry Potter Character
My favorite Harry Potter character is probably Albus Percival Wulfric Brain Dumbledore. He is the headmaster of Hogwarts ( thats where Harry and his friends go to school). Dumbledore is a powerful wizard that doesn’t like to show it. He is a very mysterious person and seems to always help Harry and his friends with their problems.Dumbledore is the only one Lord Voldemort ( the main antagonist) is afraid of.Most of the time Dumbledore calls …read more