I like the concept of free little libraries in the US. We don’t have such a well structured system here in Germany. But I’m lucky because there’s an old phone booth turned “book booth” in my hometown. I go there quite frequently and have found the most amazing books
Your comment inspired me to look into Little Free Libraries! They are a worldwide nonprofit organization who set up the community libraries. Each library's success is hinged to the neighborhood. Some communities support their LFL and some do not. Your "Book Booth" sounds like a wonderful little library.
Hi Jessie! Thanks for commenting. I noticed you had a channel and I'm looking forward to checking out your videos in the near future! Aren't those libraries so darn sweet!
The artwork on those first two LFL's is gorgeous! The middle grade cover is adorable, I love when I open a Little Free Library and see a book I recognize and am thrilled to get!
Little free libraries are so fun! My heart broke a little when I saw Anne if Green Gables in your donated books, but if you’re getting another copy, I guess it’s ok. 😄
Little Free Libraries are so wonderful, I set up one (not official, because it was on school grounds) at my school so students would always have books available to them even when the school library was closed and as a way for them to recycle their books as part of our going Green initiatives. I think you are really going to love Esperanza Rising and it will resonate deeply with you coming from the Central Valley. It was shocking to find out about Valley Fever and the fact that it has been ongoing all these decades and how pernicious it has been. Outside the southwest I don’t think most Americans are even aware of it as a health issue and how it impacts economically disadvantaged peoples. Pam is amazing author, I especially loved teaching with her Picture Books for Older Readers with her Marian Anderson book and the one on Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart as part of my Brian Selznick illustrator study. As per Middle Grade books, I think of them as anything after picture books and Early Readers up to Young Adult, they fall in the “middle” of those two categories. The only thing I might drop out are those early chapter books readers like Mercy Watson, which are a strong category that emerged further within the last decade or so and I think of them as an extended form of Early Readers. I also think of Middle Grade books as having a more literary substance to them, like they could be contenders for a Newbery Medal or Honor, rather then being like series fiction books. I’m very interested in your March Middle Grade reads.
Even if your LFL is on school grounds you can still register it if your school allows that. That way more people in your area can also help support the LFL cause they will see it on the world wide map.
@@ryan61384 No, it was a very exclusive private school that had zero outsider policy on visitors to campus who weren’t family members. The parents would have freaked out from the stranger danger issues.
@@bookofdust Oh ok. Some of the schools I have been by have the library right near the city sidewalk so you don't have to walk that far up on the property.
Michael, I love that you set up an unofficial LFL on your school grounds! I wanted to do something similar for my husband's work. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on Esperanza Rising. I am completely unaware of Valley Fever and must ask my parents about that. You've piqued my interest in the topic especially since it hits so close to home for me. Made a mental note to check out Pan and her illustrations! She sounds absolutely wonderful. You've hit the nail on the head with your definition of "middle grade." I'm still having trouble switching my language over because "middle grade" still means 6th-8th only. Surely, I'll get there soon. My Middle Grade March picks will probably be bought or acquired recently. I've picked up recently.
@@Shellyish One if the most bizarre things, and I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but it is documented, is that California created the whole extensive prison industrial complex system in the Central Valley knowing that Valley Fever was rampant and that it would kill off inmates, primarily Brown and Black peoples. Over a thousand of them have died from it and it has made tens of thousands ill. Those dirt filled prison exercise yards are the perfect petrie dish for exposure, as of course are the fields where all the migrant workers pick and harvest the food- in the past as well as the present. Esparza Rising first exposed me to what it was, but it’s was so disheartening to find out it’s not just an historical issue, but extremely prevalent today. I never fail to be amazed by things I discover in children’s books that open my eyes to historical things not usually covered much in adult books.
I absolutely love this idea for unhauling books (and getting some new ones)! I should really drive around my own city to find these free libraries. I love A Passage to India! It's a beautifully written book, and that copy is gorgeous!
Anne, it's a wonderful activity. There's a Little Free Library app that allows you to search the area for nearby locations. Plus they are all decorated so stinking cute!
I see Atlas was quickly out the door! 😂 LFLs are such a treasure hunt! My goal is to always come home with less than I gave! Emphasis on “goal” 🤣. Thanks for letting us tag along!
I wondered how many people would pick on on Atlas! You were among many voices encouraging me to pass it along and I'm happy to be rid of it. Love your goal!
I remember your vlog featuring the LFL. They are wonderful, but the neighborhoods matter. Some neighborhoods are great at supporting the exchange of books and some are not.
What fun exploring Little Free Libraries! I have been to do this myself. Unfortunately I haven’t located any active LFLs near me. I found one that looked abandoned.
The free libraries were so beautiful! I loved the one meant to look like Charlotte’s Web! I would have grabbed Angela’s Ashes as I am the last person who hasn’t read it. Great video! 💛
You're not the last person to have read Angela's Ashes because I haven't read it either. I just bought a nice copy a few weeks ago at Goodwill. People around here get pretty creative with their little libraries!
Una, sometimes I clean out the Little Free Library of truly tattered books. I should've tossed the thesaurus. I have no interest in reading "Farewell" so I said, "FAREWELL!!!!" I lucked out with the Forester book.
Nice find on the Forester book! I used to run past a little free library. I keep thinking I should go back and see if it is still there and maybe take a couple books to it. Looked like it was a beautiful morning to go and enjoy that kind of activity.
Sonja, the Little Free Libraries are very hit and miss, but I get the best results when I visit them consistently. It was the perfect morning to buzz around town!
I applaud you for taking the initiative to set up a LFL in your neighborhood. They are really wonderful. Let me how the project plays out! I'm very curious.
You mean you are supposed to GiIVE books to those little free libraries!? GASP 😮! You made me laugh with the Steve Donoghue comment. Those Reader’s Digest classic editions are great. I have a couple of those. Great video!
You mean you’ve been taking and taking and taking?! Tut tut, Mike. Hahaha! Your comments always make me laugh. Oh Steve. He goes for the cheesiest things sometimes.
HAHA! Thank you for the blessing! Winter Solstice was the coziest read ever, but not one I'd revisit. I've heard wonderful things about The Shell Seekers!
@@Shellyish They are! Thank you so much :) I will defenitely do it soon. Your video was still on my "watch later" list, running a bit behind due to a week without internet, but I'll check it out soon. Really appreciate the tag!
@@Shellyish I don't know if you saw it already by the way but I've tagged you aswell 9 days ago in the Philosophy of Reading tag 😊 That one was so fun to do!
"Middle grade" for books is for ages 8-12, so yeah not the same as the grades in middle school! It's in the middle between YA (ages 13-17) and chapter books for early readers (~ages 6-7). Obviously kids often read books outside of their age category, but these ages are the approximate target audience at least.
I love watching people visiting little free library's I love seeing what people find also I love your little dog so much ❤🥰
Same!!!! It's so addicting! My little pup, Harry, yips thank you!
I like the concept of free little libraries in the US. We don’t have such a well structured system here in Germany. But I’m lucky because there’s an old phone booth turned “book booth” in my hometown. I go there quite frequently and have found the most amazing books
Your comment inspired me to look into Little Free Libraries! They are a worldwide nonprofit organization who set up the community libraries. Each library's success is hinged to the neighborhood. Some communities support their LFL and some do not. Your "Book Booth" sounds like a wonderful little library.
Little Free Library is an organization with libraries all over the world. So if you build one more will come.
The free libraries are so cute, I’m glad you found a few things!
we adore them free for me! Happy Bookish Thursday Friends
Hi Jessie! Thanks for commenting. I noticed you had a channel and I'm looking forward to checking out your videos in the near future! Aren't those libraries so darn sweet!
They’re so adorable. 😁
I’ve now become that person who drives around with a few unhaulable books in the back seat in case I see a Little Free Library.
HA! That's so awesome! I must start doing that!
Fun tour of the little free libraries! Oh!! I should read wonder for middle grade March!!! ☺️
Thanks, Sandy! Wonder is a lovely read! Sweet and a tear-jerker.
The artwork on those first two LFL's is gorgeous! The middle grade cover is adorable, I love when I open a Little Free Library and see a book I recognize and am thrilled to get!
LOVE that feeling as well - seeing a book that I've wanted in a LFL. We are really lucky with such lovely LFLs. 😊
such a fun little free library adventure! i just did one on my channel and i LOVE watching them!
Aren't they fun! I'll have to check out your video!
@@Shellyish so fun! they add so much character!
This was lovely Shelly, glad you found some new books there 😊 Also, congrats on 900+ subs! 🥳🥳
Thank you, Beki!
Little free libraries are so fun! My heart broke a little when I saw Anne if Green Gables in your donated books, but if you’re getting another copy, I guess it’s ok. 😄
Elisabeth, have no fear! A new and very beautiful edition of Anne is coming to me very soon.
I love this video. Your dog is cute.
We agree... Ride along with puppy's are so cool
Thank you twice over!
Little Free Libraries are so wonderful, I set up one (not official, because it was on school grounds) at my school so students would always have books available to them even when the school library was closed and as a way for them to recycle their books as part of our going Green initiatives.
I think you are really going to love Esperanza Rising and it will resonate deeply with you coming from the Central Valley. It was shocking to find out about Valley Fever and the fact that it has been ongoing all these decades and how pernicious it has been. Outside the southwest I don’t think most Americans are even aware of it as a health issue and how it impacts economically disadvantaged peoples. Pam is amazing author, I especially loved teaching with her Picture Books for Older Readers with her Marian Anderson book and the one on Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart as part of my Brian Selznick illustrator study.
As per Middle Grade books, I think of them as anything after picture books and Early Readers up to Young Adult, they fall in the “middle” of those two categories. The only thing I might drop out are those early chapter books readers like Mercy Watson, which are a strong category that emerged further within the last decade or so and I think of them as an extended form of Early Readers. I also think of Middle Grade books as having a more literary substance to them, like they could be contenders for a Newbery Medal or Honor, rather then being like series fiction books. I’m very interested in your March Middle Grade reads.
Even if your LFL is on school grounds you can still register it if your school allows that. That way more people in your area can also help support the LFL cause they will see it on the world wide map.
@@ryan61384 No, it was a very exclusive private school that had zero outsider policy on visitors to campus who weren’t family members. The parents would have freaked out from the stranger danger issues.
@@bookofdust Oh ok. Some of the schools I have been by have the library right near the city sidewalk so you don't have to walk that far up on the property.
Michael,
I love that you set up an unofficial LFL on your school grounds! I wanted to do something similar for my husband's work.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback on Esperanza Rising. I am completely unaware of Valley Fever and must ask my parents about that. You've piqued my interest in the topic especially since it hits so close to home for me. Made a mental note to check out Pan and her illustrations! She sounds absolutely wonderful.
You've hit the nail on the head with your definition of "middle grade." I'm still having trouble switching my language over because "middle grade" still means 6th-8th only. Surely, I'll get there soon. My Middle Grade March picks will probably be bought or acquired recently. I've picked up recently.
@@Shellyish One if the most bizarre things, and I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but it is documented, is that California created the whole extensive prison industrial complex system in the Central Valley knowing that Valley Fever was rampant and that it would kill off inmates, primarily Brown and Black peoples. Over a thousand of them have died from it and it has made tens of thousands ill. Those dirt filled prison exercise yards are the perfect petrie dish for exposure, as of course are the fields where all the migrant workers pick and harvest the food- in the past as well as the present. Esparza Rising first exposed me to what it was, but it’s was so disheartening to find out it’s not just an historical issue, but extremely prevalent today. I never fail to be amazed by things I discover in children’s books that open my eyes to historical things not usually covered much in adult books.
I absolutely love this idea for unhauling books (and getting some new ones)! I should really drive around my own city to find these free libraries. I love A Passage to India! It's a beautifully written book, and that copy is gorgeous!
Anne, it's a wonderful activity. There's a Little Free Library app that allows you to search the area for nearby locations. Plus they are all decorated so stinking cute!
Your free little libraries are so beautifully decorated! That copy of A Passage to India looks lovely! 😊📚
Awe! Thank you, Nikki!!! We are lucky with such cute LFLs!
Love seeing this and like gem I’m so jealous of your little free libraries 🥰
Awe. I hope the LFL continue to grow! They are really wonderful.
I have A Christmas Carol in that same Readers Digest edition - you are right they are such good quality books.
Gently Used Bookish party Thursday
Those Reader's Digest books have a nice heft to them while still being readable. I appreciate those qualities!
Beachfront Bakery! That's actually a new cozy mystery series I've been interested in reading.
Really! I'm surprised you've heard of the novel!
I see Atlas was quickly out the door! 😂 LFLs are such a treasure hunt! My goal is to always come home with less than I gave! Emphasis on “goal” 🤣. Thanks for letting us tag along!
I wondered how many people would pick on on Atlas! You were among many voices encouraging me to pass it along and I'm happy to be rid of it. Love your goal!
I love the idea of little free libraries. I don't think I've ever taken a book from one, but I've put my own book in a few before.
I remember your vlog featuring the LFL. They are wonderful, but the neighborhoods matter. Some neighborhoods are great at supporting the exchange of books and some are not.
Great copy of passage to India! Loved seeing your little libraries and makes me excited to check out some new ones around here.
Awe! Thank you! LFL have an official website and you can check their map for locations near you. It's wonderful!
What fun exploring Little Free Libraries! I have been to do this myself. Unfortunately I haven’t located any active LFLs near me. I found one that looked abandoned.
Thanks, Greg! Have you checked out the Little Free Library website? That's how I found two of the LFLs.
@@Shellyish I do use the website, but I have that it isn’t always up to date or I was just unable to find the LFL.
@@Shellyish There is now a Little Free Library app where you can search for LFL's near you and favorite the ones that you like.
The free libraries were so beautiful! I loved the one meant to look like Charlotte’s Web! I would have grabbed Angela’s Ashes as I am the last person who hasn’t read it. Great video! 💛
You're not the last person to have read Angela's Ashes because I haven't read it either. I just bought a nice copy a few weeks ago at Goodwill. People around here get pretty creative with their little libraries!
Someone put a thesaurus in there 😂😂😂
Ironic seeing “Farewell to Arms” being given away
Woah, that Passage to India copy!!
Una, sometimes I clean out the Little Free Library of truly tattered books. I should've tossed the thesaurus. I have no interest in reading "Farewell" so I said, "FAREWELL!!!!"
I lucked out with the Forester book.
@@Shellyish I saw a dictionary in a LFL once.
Nice find on the Forester book! I used to run past a little free library. I keep thinking I should go back and see if it is still there and maybe take a couple books to it. Looked like it was a beautiful morning to go and enjoy that kind of activity.
Sonja, the Little Free Libraries are very hit and miss, but I get the best results when I visit them consistently. It was the perfect morning to buzz around town!
Lovely video Shelly. I’ve been so jealous of people posting about little free libraries that I’m currently setting one up in my village 🥰
I applaud you for taking the initiative to set up a LFL in your neighborhood. They are really wonderful. Let me how the project plays out! I'm very curious.
@@Shellyish I am a Little Free Library Steward and it is so much fun to see what books get donated all the time.
This reminds me that I need to check out the Little Free Library in my neighborhood.
A fun practice to start up and continue.
Hi Shelly, Olive sent me - happy to be here!
Very happy to have you, Tammy!
Esperanza Rising is one I read aloud to my 5th grade class every year! Definitely a class favorite. Good pickup - hope you enjoy it!
Peter, I love to hear it! I LOVED reading to my classes when I taught school. I would really love to get to the read soon!
You mean you are supposed to GiIVE books to those little free libraries!? GASP 😮! You made me laugh with the Steve Donoghue comment. Those Reader’s Digest classic editions are great. I have a couple of those. Great video!
You mean you’ve been taking and taking and taking?! Tut tut, Mike. Hahaha! Your comments always make me laugh.
Oh Steve. He goes for the cheesiest things sometimes.
Hi!! I've heard great things about the kite runner! I hope I can find that one myself
Hi! I hope you find The Kite Runner!
The Shell Seekers by Pilcher was good! I have the one you read on my tbr. Bless you (on that sneeze)!
HAHA! Thank you for the blessing! Winter Solstice was the coziest read ever, but not one I'd revisit. I've heard wonderful things about The Shell Seekers!
I didn’t think I was going to like the Shell Seekers and I really loved it.
Subbed because the doggy is too cute 🥰
The doggy is Harry! He says hi!
That is a beautiful copy of A Passage to India.”
Thank you, Jorge. I really lucked out with this copy.
Love these libraries
Aren't they beautiful! Oh, I tagged you in the Booktube Numbers Tag. 😊
@@Shellyish They are! Thank you so much :) I will defenitely do it soon. Your video was still on my "watch later" list, running a bit behind due to a week without internet, but I'll check it out soon. Really appreciate the tag!
@@Shellyish I don't know if you saw it already by the way but I've tagged you aswell 9 days ago in the Philosophy of Reading tag 😊 That one was so fun to do!
Dry is a really good thriller
Oh! Thank you for letting me know. I’ll pick Dry up if I see it again.
"Middle grade" for books is for ages 8-12, so yeah not the same as the grades in middle school! It's in the middle between YA (ages 13-17) and chapter books for early readers (~ages 6-7). Obviously kids often read books outside of their age category, but these ages are the approximate target audience at least.
Thank you, Maureen.
Camera was not focusing
Thanks for letting me know.