#NonFicNov The Story of Pasta and How to Cook It! by Steven Guarnaccia

For families that like to cook together, this book would make an excellent gift. It includes history and cooking lessons, some fascinating facts, and of course, a delicious meal after the hard work.
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#NonFicNov Tiny Jumper by Candy Dahl

Tiny Jumper tells the story of Tiny Broadwick who was the first woman to jump out of an airplane.
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#NonFicNov What About: Digital Tech by Romain Gallissot and Baptiste Massa

Technology is part of our daily lives now, but kids might still have questions related to all the digital technology. This book answers them in a fun, kid-friendly format.
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#NonFicNov Cookie Queen by Kathleen King & Lowey Bundy Sichol

Kathleen King became the Cookie Queen after years of trying to create the perfect chocolate chip cookie, a thin & crispy cookie, to sell at her father's farm stand.
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Book Review: Secret Iowa by Megan Bannister

Check out all the weird, wonderful and obscure hidden gems to visit in Iowa through the new travel book, Secret Iowa.
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#NonFicNov Do You Know? Polar Animals by Pascale Hédelin

Do You Know Polar Animals teaches kids about the animals that live in the coldest places on earth.
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Middle-Grade Chapter Book Review: The Apartment House on Poppy Hill by Nina LaCour

The Apartment House on Poppy Hill is the home of several families including nine-year-old Ella, who likes to make sure everyone knows the rules.
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Quick Lit – November 2023 Edition

Quick Lit - November 2023 Edition includes mini-reviews of historical fiction and nonfiction, fiction, and mystery.
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24 Days of Tea – Adagio Teas Advent Calendar

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar is a great way to try out different teas and see which one is your favorite.
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Children’s Book Review: The Chimpansneeze by Aaron Zenz

A chimpanzee smells a bouquet of buttercups and creates all kinds of chaos among the animals.
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