The Midwife's Apprentice | 
There‘s nothing like connecting with a new-to-you reader and/or writer and realizing that you would gladly listen to them talk about books indefinitely. That‘s how I felt about the guest on this week‘s episode of my podcast, author Chloe Liese! We talked about Karen Cushman‘s THE MIDWIFE‘S APPRENTICE… and wow wow wow we covered a lot of ground! Cozy up and listen to us discuss this classic of the ‘90s! 👶 Link to listen in my bio.
so-soI‘ve had this on my tbr for awhile. Would normally be right up my alley but it was just so so. It was a quick audiobook listen to try to reach my annual goal. Not sure that will happen this year!
pickThis is a newer classic I had yet to read, and so gladly took the opportunity this morning. There are a lot of parallels to lessons to teach kids today - bullying, self-worth, confidence building - so I can see why it remains a classic. Admittedly, parts are a little hard to read, with the treatment Alyce experiences. Despite her timidity, she shows an inner strength and determination. And a good, kind heart.
I loooooooove Newbery books! I have this goal of reading all the medal and honor books, so I thought some of you might like to join me! 😁 However, we‘ll just be reading the medal winners for this challenge, picked at random. This #NewberyEpicChallenge will take over four years to complete if we read two books a month. I‘ll post the books each month. No discussion, just lots of lovely books! Who‘s in???
pickI birthed three babies with a certified nurse-midwife, 1 in hospital, 2 at home: a wonderfully unforgettable experience 👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼. However, I would not want to have done this in medieval times....
This was a great story!!
pick#BlackCatChallenge Day 23: The Author‘s Note includes a historical overview, the herbs used, and the various #superstition that often accompany the entire process of delivering babies into this world. My full review here including downloadable pdf resources for teachers: https://wp.me/pDlzr-3gX
pickI guess this would be a middle- grade book. The reader‘s performance was wonderful. It‘s a pick for me as an adult, but I would have loved it as a kid. I‘ve always been partial to historical fiction. 3/5⭐️s
so-soBrat has never known a home or family. Emerging from the warmth of a dungheap, she barters work for food and becomes the midwife's apprentice, known now as Beetle. The midwife uses Beetle for labor without sharing her secrets. Despite all her woes, Beetle grows in strength and skill, even finding a real name. Will she make a place for herself in the world?
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pickStarting off my personal library Litsy project (#mcpl) with my Newbery collection. I pick up Newbery winners in hardcover as I find them in used bookstores and library sales. I haven't read them all, but this is one I read as a kid and absolutely loved!
