Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy: History Comes Alive
The past should not be buried. With Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, it isn’t.…
Elana WeidenOctober 6, 2026
How Art Heals in Okay for Now
For readers who are interested in how art can heal past hurts and trauma, Okay…
Elana WeidenSeptember 22, 2026
The Value of Quiet Hope in Orbiting Jupiter
If you are drawn to novels that are full of perseverance and quiet hope, then…
Elana WeidenSeptember 8, 2026
The Wednesday Wars and the Power of Literature
If you dislike Shakespeare then you have something in common with Holling—the main character in…
Elana WeidenAugust 25, 2026
Big Read Book Announcement
Welcome back to the Big Read Lakeshore! We’re excited to announce something completely new for…
Elana WeidenAugust 10, 2026
Meet the 2026 Big Read Team
This year, we are excited to introduce one returning Big Read member, as well as…
Elana WeidenJuly 28, 2026
Novels That are Retellings
Old myths and fairy tales are entertaining, and they often contain important lessons, but they…
Elana WeidenJuly 14, 2026
American History in Fiction
Many people, including myself, do not love learning about history. In theory, it is fascinating…
Elana WeidenJune 30, 2026
Why Read Middle Grade and Young Adult Books?
Many adults read only novels catered to adults, makes sense right? It does on the…
Elana WeidenJune 23, 2026
Big Read Senior Spotlight
The 2025-26 school year is coming to a close, and while that means that the…
Elana WeidenMay 5, 2026
