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If I built series cover images

Series Spotlight: Chris Van Dusen’s If I Built… Books

The newest addition to Chris Van Dusen’s beloved If I Built… series, If I Built a Town, has finally arrived—and it’s every bit as ...

A Thanksgiving craft - a thankful wreath with leaves sharing things I am thankful for.

Fun Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

I did some outreach events around Thanksgiving time last year and wanted to post the ...

New September 2025 picture book and board book releases. Featuring covers for the pigeon counts to 10, Pete the cat’s cool new ride, and a fall day for bear all resting on a tree trunk surrounded by fall leaves.

Favorite Picture Book & Board Book Releases: September 2025

Fall is here, and with it comes a fresh batch of picture book and board ...

Monster storytime for kids featuring cover images of are you my monster book and there’s a monster in your book as well as two monster craft photos.

Monster Storytime Ideas: More Books, Songs, and Crafts Kids Will Love

My original Monster Storytime post has been a reader favorite, so I thought it was ...

Early literacy librarian, Kirsten and her dog, Andy.

Hi, I’m Kirsten — A Fresh Chapter for Early Literacy Librarian

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a little about myself, and a ...

New Diverse Children’s Books featuring cover images of The Echo People, Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash, and Rafi and Rosi Menu.

Diverse Children’s Books: Lee & Low Book Spotlight

I’m excited to share a selection of wonderful diverse children’s books from Lee & Low, ...

6 cover images. Find a pumpkin, it’s pumpkin time, pumpkin patch, from seed to pumpkin, pumpkin trouble, I pick fall pumpkins. Text below says pumpkin books kids will love.

Adorable Pumpkin Books for Kids + a Simple Craft to Match

Fall is one of our favorite times to read together, and nothing says fall quite ...

Image of fall scavenger hunt items - candle, leaves, pumpkins, acorn, caramel apple, apple cider mug, gnome, and owl. Text below image reads “Fall Scavenger Hunt for Kids”.

Fall Scavenger Hunt

A fall scavenger hunt is the perfect little library adventure! I created a tiny scavenger ...

Selection of three Halloween picture book covers and text that reads “Halloween Books for Children”

Best Halloween Books for Children

Halloween is one of my favorite times to share books with my daughter. She loves ...

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About Me

My name is Kirsten

I work in the Youth Services department of a public library in Wisconsin. I create storytimes, flannel boards, and early literacy activities.