📖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️2022/01/26

Got some reading in while staffing the basketball admissions table at my kids‘ school. A really quick read that was hard to put down. Loved the story being told from different perspectives. Loved Auggie and his circle of friends and family. Hate that it took me so long to pick this up off my shelf! It also restored my faith in my print book reading speed. I finished this in 3 days. Haven‘t done that in ages!

This little bundle is heading to its‘ new home! Should arrive in plenty of time for open day 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾#BlitsySwap #BlitsyHistoryMonthSwap

He couldn‘t wait to dig into his latest book (tagged) after picking out a #BlitsySwap book for his swap match.

Doing a little #BlitsySwap Kids shopping for their matches and picking up a few books for themselves. We love this tagged book!

Please welcome my friend @Sbonnette to Litsy!

Want to help your match with their #BlitsySwap shopping (or future matches for other swaps)? Fill out this easy #BlitsyThisOrThat quiz to help take the pressure off.

Please give my friend @tmjg1978 a warm welcome to Litsy!

I am loving Will Smith‘s audiobook narration! Includes some musical snippets as well. #Blitsy #BlackLitsy

Inspired by @xicanti I reorganized this case to hold all my unread print titles (which don‘t include 2 of the bottom cubes). Total of 96. I‘m too slow a reader to get through all of them in any given year but I will commit to reading 12 for 2022…1 a month seems reasonable. Next step is to weed titles that I know I won‘t read.

I visited a local chocolate shop for your other chocolate. These are the types in your package. @iread2much

Thank you so much @mom2bugnbee for my #jolabokaflodswap gift. I love this author and can‘t wait to get started on it! @MaleficentBookDragon this is one of my favorite swaps…thanks for making it happen!

Library hold just came in for the latest It‘s Lit book club selection. I am in LOVE with this cover! Hope the story is as good as the cover!

#Blitsy BlackLitsy

#BlitsySwap matches have been sent for kids and adults. Please let me know if you did NOT receive your match info. Otherwise please reply to my email to confirm it was received. Have fun shopping!

#Blitsy #BlitsyHistoryMonth

My #jolabokaflodswap package arrived, @mom2bugnbee and @MaleficentBookDragon 🥰

The #BlitsySwap is open for sign-ups until Sunday! This swap celebrates Black Lit (2 books) and Culture (2 gift items). This swap is international and open to ALL ages and ethnicities! Kids must have a Litsy grown-up to coordinate details. Please submit one form per person. Please spread the word!

Details can be found on the sign-up page: https://bit.ly/bhmswap2022

#Blitsy #BHMSwap

The #BlitsySwap is officially open for sign-ups! This swap celebrates Black Lit (2 books) and Culture (2 gift items). This swap is international and open to ALL ages and ethnicities! Kids must have a Litsy grown-up to coordinate details. Please submit one form per person. Please spread the word!

Details can be found on the sign-up page: https://bit.ly/bhmswap2022

#LitsyEvents #BlackLitsy #Blitsy #LitsySwaps

This little beauty will be in Santa‘s hands tomorrow! #JolabokaflodSwap @MaleficentBookDragon

It‘s Lit Book Club‘s reading selection was Nella Larson‘s Passing. We not only read the book but also did a group viewing of the Netflix movie. A great discussion as always!!

The boys had a great haul from several visits to their school‘s Scholastic Book Fair this week. Families had a chance to visit last night as part of Family Game Night. #BoysReadToo #BlackBoyJoy #KidsOfLitsy

Thank you so much, @GirlMeetsBook for the lovely birthday #bookmail! Looking forward to getting started on this one. #LitsyPenPals are the best (even though I suck majorly lately).

I finally updated my reading list…I could kick myself for getting behind on this…happy to learn I‘m ahead of schedule! #2021ReadingGoal

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧2021-10-24
This was a big ass book and a bit outdated but still essential reading for anyone interested or curious about institutional racism and/or reproductive rights. The research is extensive and at times I needed to take a break because it got to be too heavy. #Blitsy #BlackLitsy #ReadDiverseBooks #BIPOCbooks

1. Yes, inconsistently for years; usually a catch all for my thoughts; have also done photo journals
2. Yes, have read some really good titles this month
3. My mom and her generous spirit

@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

#currentlyreading #audiobook This is really interesting so far.

I really wanted to love this book because it‘s rare that I come across a Black Filipina main character that reflects me and heritage. There were some elements that I like…particularly how both cultures showed up in her work but it felt off and a bit forced. I think the narration did little to help as some of the Tagalog words were mispronounced. #blitsy #readdiversebooks

#CurrentlyReading

Lost in a new book. #BoysReadToo #RaisingReaders #BuyMoreBooks

8yo K has a summer book project for this title. We started the audiobook on our road trip and I was really surprised at how much 6yo took to both the audiobook narration and the story. After we listened I ask questions about the story and J answered most of them even though it‘s his brother‘s assignment. #BoysReadToo #RaisingReaders

We took a quick trip to Chicago & I was finally able to visit Semicolon Bookstore. The space is small but gorgeous. K enjoyed checking out a new book in the reading room w this great wallpaper of written affirmations. If you‘re in Chicago, be sure to visit & patronize them! https://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/July-2019/At-This-New-Bookstore-Poets-an...
#BlackBoyJoy #BoysReadToo #BlackOwnedBookstore #Blitsy #BlackLitsy

He is very excited about his #bookhaul He needed 5 chapter books for the upcoming school year and we threw in a extras. #boysreadtoo #librarianmom #blackboyjoy #raisingreaders

E-book challenge accepted! @GreenGrl87 @riversong153 #bookclubread

A little morning reading.

I‘m behind in postings completed books but I can‘t resist posting about this one even though I‘m not done. The world building in this is sooooo good! I really want to visit Shermer and the Afterworld!

Halfway through this book he received from Mr. C and @Endowarrior21 as part of the #AllAgesAdventureSwap hosted by @Chrissyreadit #BoysReadToo #RaisingReaders #BlackBoyJoy #BrilliantBlackBoy #KidsOfLitsy

@DinoMom — thank you for extending your generosity to me, from one mom of a 6yo to another. I‘m looking forward to trying the tea!

The #AllAgesAdventureSwap brought out smiles, gasps and even dancing in Kam! Thank you to you and your Little, @Endowarrior21

Thanks again @Chrissyreadit We almost forgot it was open day and the boys are already playing with a few of their goodies.

(3rd times the charm 😕) The #AllAgesAdventureSwap was a huge success and swap monsters were officially born. Many thanks to @DinoMom and Reid for the thoughtful and generous package. I think this photo says it all 😂🤣😂

@Chrissyreadit — This was such a great idea. If you ever do it again, count us in!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧2021-04-17. I really enjoyed this book. Great world building and plenty of plot twists. Although I listened to the audiobook I plan on getting a print copy for my collection. Already looking forward to rereading it as I wait for the next installment.

Kam‘s #AllAgesAdventureSwap package arrived today, @Endowarrior21 and @Chrissyreadit 😍

1. Olongapo City, Philippines
2. Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3. 1 younger brother
4. Some random Dick and Jane book from my grandparents house.

@riversong153 @GreenGrl87 @Eggs #WondrousWednesday

Jameson‘s #AllAgesAdventureSwap package arrived today, @DinoMom and @Chrissyreadit

🎧⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️2021-04-10 — I really enjoyed this selection of short stories. Interesting variety of characters and storylines. Quick read. #BlackLitsy #Blitsy #BlackAuthor #ReadDiverseBooks #BIPOCAuthors

Reading time! #BoysReadToo #BlackBoyJoy #RaisingReaders #BrilliantBlackBoys #ReadingWithDad

@Louise this is a very belated thank you for this book! Always a treat to find mail from you. Will write soon! #LitsyPenPals

The boys sent off their #AllAgesAdventureSwap packages today. @DinoMom — You should get 1 letter from us and 2 separate Amazon packages shipped directly to your little guy. @Endowarrior21 — Your little‘s package should arrive by the end of the week. Thanks @Chrissyreadit for setting this up! We had fun picking out and shipping the goodies!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 2021-03-20 Such an interesting story and so well written. The ending didn‘t disappoint either. Another BAB (Big Ass Book) at 17 hours long on audiobook but so worth it.

Thank you @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego for the treats for my little book dragons. The youngest got so excited about the stickers that he “decorated” his desk. 🥴

It‘s #BlitsySwap opening day!! Please post a pic and tag your match.

I hope you enjoy your new goodies. Today is the last official day of Black History Month but hopefully this swap will help us remember that Black people, history and culture should be acknowledged and celebrated every day of the year.

There are a few packages that may still be in transit. Please post your pic upon arrival.

#BlitsyHistoryMonth #BHMS

1. Vanessa Brantley Newton — the tagged book is a favorite in our house and her work is amazing.
2. Daily. My two boys demand readings at bedtime and I demand them during the day😆
3. 👍🏾

#sundayfunday

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧2020-02-26 — A super short but fully developed story of a girl trying to find a place to fit in and belong. The first in a series. Love the cover art and narration. #Blitsy #BlackLitsy #ReadDiverseBooks