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Debbie’s Blog

Welcome to my new blog, which now includes content from many of the blogs I’ve created over the years. You can now also access content via category from this one page instead of having to search for my individual blogs, which were scattered over various platforms and websites.




#BookADay: BASEBALLOGY by Kevin Sylvester (Annick Press)

BASEBALLOGY and Kevin are responsible for turning me into a baseball fan (especially a Toronto Blue Jays fan). Even if you’re not a fan of baseball, you will find these facts fascinating….and who knows? This book might convert you. And if you ARE a fan, you NEED TO READ THIS . . .




#BookADay: OH NO, ASTRO! by Matt Roeser and Brad Woodard

#BookADay: OH NO, ASTRO by Matt Roeser and Bradley Woodard (Simon & Schuster BFYR, 2016). Just read this for the first time, laughed out loud. This would make such a great gift for budding young astronomers and scientists. Not only does it have great info but it is SO FUN to read . . .





Yay, it’s time for Donalyn Miller’s annual summer #BookADay Challenge!

YAYYY! Donalyn Miller just announced the 8th Annual #BookADay Challenge on her blog. Do read Donalyn’s inspiring post above about why she started the Challenge, how to involve young readers, the various ways you can approach it. An excerpt: “It doesn’t matter if you actually read a book every day or . . .