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“Modeling reading for enjoyment is so important…” Reading Around Town: Natalie Fortunato

Back-to-school season is here! We chatted with a local educator on all things books, including tips and tricks to help get kiddos at home excited about reading. Please welcome Natalie Fortunato to the Cobblestone Creative blog!

RecommendAlly KirkpatrickAugust 31, 2021Old Town BooksReading Around Town, interview, summer reading, reading specialist, teachers, educators, middle grade readers, young adult, young readersComment

"All Reading is Good Reading!" Reading Around Town: Katlyn Bennett

School is (nearly) out of the summer! We’re excited to chat with a local educator and get her tips and tricks on summer reading for all ages. Please welcome Katlyn to the Cobblestone Creative blog!

RecommendAlly KirkpatrickJune 19, 2021Old Town BooksReading Around Town, interview, summer reading, reading specialist, teachers, educators, middle grade readers, young adult, young readersComment

Tips to Reach Your Reading Goals

All of a sudden, you’re switching your calendar to February and wondering just where the month has gone. If your “To Be Read” pile is accumulating like crazy, have no fear. We’ve got some tips to help you reach your reaching goals, whatever they may be.

BTSAlly KirkpatrickFebruary 10, 2021Old Town Bookstips, reading goals, audiobooks, middle grade readers, YA, young adult, poetry, goals, TBR, TBR pileComment

All Grown Up: Childhood Reads Find Adult Counterparts

How do your childhood favorites lineup with what you're currently reading? Check out our suggestions below and try a new favorite, or revisit an old friend!

RecommendAlly KirkpatrickNovember 21, 2020Old Town Booksrecommendations, young readers, childhood revisited, childhood, YA, young adult, middle grade readers, series, fantasyComment