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Amber Miller
Educator & Children's Literature Expert


Review: Three Gripping Thrillers to Keep You Warm in Winter's Chill
by Amber Miller January 31, 2026 If your ideal snow day includes stories that pull you in, gripping you with suspense and mystery while the cold settles outside Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, and Ashley Elston have you covered. These three new thrillers deliver intense plots, unexpected twists, and unforgettable characters. Dear Debbie , by Freida McFadden Viciously satisfying, darkly funny, & jaw dropping from start to finish! I was #teamdebbie by the end. Debbie Mullen,
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Feb 14 min read


Spring Awakening: New Releases that will Inspire Students to Embrace the Season
by Amber Miller January 6, 2026 As we work our way through the cold, dark months of winter, it is good to look forward to spring and the renewal that lies ahead. Picture books celebrating nature often focus on exploration, seasons, wildlife, and conservation, with popular titles including Owl Moon, The Curious Garden, Over and Under the Pond, The Hike, and Outside Your Window, featuring lyrical text and beautiful illustrations that inspire wonder and connection to the natur
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Jan 154 min read


The Benefits of Graphic Novels: Why They Count as Reading for Literacy
by Amber Miller October 15, 2025 Graphic novels are among the most engaging reading experiences that readers will ever have. Their eyes track constantly between images and text, often having to infer meaning in what’s not said, in what’s left out of the frame. Many graphic novels take an entire year to create, and the layers of detail are more gratifying with every reading. Reading for literacy means more than just decoding words; it involves constructing meaning from a te
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Oct 28, 20253 min read


What We're Reading in October
by Amber Miller October 10, 2025 The Skull Written & illustrated by Jon Klassen (Caldecott Medalist) Candlewick 2023 Genres: Folklore,...
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Oct 10, 20256 min read


Let's Get SPOOOOKY!!
by Amber Miller October 5, 2025 Spooky season is upon us, friends, and I have some spooktacular reading recommendations for all ages! ...
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Oct 9, 20256 min read
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