August Kid's Blog Book of the Month

The August book of the month is Out of my Mind, by Sharon M. Draper.

Melody is not like most people. She cannot walk or talk, but she has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She is smarter than most of the adults who try to diagnose her and smarter than her classmates in her integrated classroom—the very same classmates who dismiss her as mentally challenged, because she cannot tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by cerebral palsy. And she’s determined to let everyone know it…somehow. In this breakthrough story—reminiscent of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly—from multiple Coretta Scott King Award-winner Sharon Draper, readers will come to know a brilliant mind and a brave spirit who will change forever how they look at anyone with a disability.

Stop by The Bookstore to grab a copy!    Anyone who follows or mentions this blog's book club will receive a  10% discount on the Book of the Month, so stop in soon!

Waldo Party

Join us on Wednesday, August 1st from 2-3 p.m. for a Waldo themed party!  We will be drawing the raffle prizes and there will be cookies, and lots of fun games and activities! Stop on by!

July Caudill Pick

July Caudill Pick

"Turtle in Paradise"

by: Jennifer L. Holm



Life isn't like the movies and 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mother gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye and heads off to Florida to live with relatives. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets to unravel . . . and even a little bit of fun. Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of her shell and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Inspired by family stories, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm blends family lore with America's past, in this charming, gem of a novel rich in history, humor, and the unique flavors of Key West.

Stop by The Bookstore to grab a copy!    Anyone who follows or mentions this blog's book club will receive a  10% discount on the Book of the Month, so stop in soon!