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Liz - Programs Specialist: Storytime

Coffee and the Arts Keep Me Wide Awake

I am an East Coast kid who loves the PNW - especially its coffee. When I’m not at the library, I’m either pursuing inside fun like listening to music, or outside fun like helping to take care of a herd of therapy horses or kayaking. I cast a wide net in my reading; I appreciate humor, poetry, and YA novels just as much as non-fiction or great plays. Of course, I love picture books, too!

First Adventures in Reading: Adorable Protagonists for Young Readers

I am drawn to these series featuring high-spirited animal protagonists. There is also a range of vocabulary represented in these titles. A little exploration can help your young reader find the best place to start their independent reading adventures!

Picture Books to Read Together

I just love sharing picture books through my work in our storytime programs! Picture books offer a wide variety of vocabulary words and a solid foundation in storytelling that are building blocks of literacy.

Sometimes folks will ask me for recommendations for books to share at home. Here are some of my favorites.

In Their Own Words

Storytelling is a powerful force! Hearing about one person’s life experiences can make us feel a little less lonely or challenge us to look at things from a new perspective. This list includes memoirs and essay compilations that continue to keep me thinking.

Theatre Nerd

 

I believe, wholeheartedly, that arts heal, and that live performance is just as thrilling as live sports. This list includes books about the arts from all angles!

 

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

Whenever I’m gripped by a case of “How did that happen?” I head for the shelves. These authors really know how to peel back the layers of their subjects, and they aren’t satisfied with easy answers