Tandem Team

  • Mindy
    Mindy is a librarian (MLS '01) with a background in working with teens. She loves to read all over the map and has been blogging about books since 2003.
  • Vanessa
    Vanessa is a teacher who is nearing completion of her MS Ed. degree from the University of Minnesota. She especially enjoys humorous picture books.
  • Anne
    Anne is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in publishing and libraries for 11 years. She loves YA fantasy, historical fiction, and chick lit.
  • Kelly
    Kelly is a teacher with experience in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and abroad. She is always looking for books with classroom connections!
  • Emily
    Emily is a librarian (MLS '02) who has worked in school libraries and a children’s literature collection at a university. She particularly enjoys realistic fiction and stories about traveling.

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October 30, 2007

Last Minute Costume Ideas

HalloweenIf you’re anything like me, you have a tendency to leave things till the last possible minute. Well folks, Halloween is tomorrow… if you don’t have your costume together yet, here are some ideas you might try, and the book associations they might conjure up:

Fancy Rabbit: Edward Tulane

Red dress, black-and-white striped tights, Pig snout: Olivia

Cowboy hat & plaid shirt: The Misadventures of Maude March

Orange jumpsuit, shovel: Camp Green Lake captive (Holes)

Dog: HMS Beagle (Higher Power of Lucky)

Princess Dress: Miri (Priness Academy)

Ballet outfit: Siena (To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel)

Leather jacket & Mohawk: King Maggot (Born to Rock)

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