Whether we're at home or on vacation, we all love to read. Here's a peek at the books we've been enjoying this summer! 1. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 2. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin 3. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 4. Empire Falls by Richard Russo 5. American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld 6. Sweetbitter...
Spring has finally sprung in Boston and we are so excited to see flowers, sunshine, and even (the occasional) spring showers. Aside from celebrating the appearance of tulips and lilacs, this week we're raising a book to the 98th anniversary of Children's Book Week. So in a nod to the...
In case you didn't already know, International Children's Book Day is coming up (April 2)! While I like to celebrate children's books any and every day, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share a few of my favorite picture books from authors and illustrators across three continents. I first came across the...
Given the myriad connections to the children's book world here at Smudge Ink, it’s no surprise that all of us have been very excited about the highly anticipated debut of Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color. This charming new picture book is authored and illustrated by Emily's good friend, Julia...
August is pretty much a mad dash to cram as many last minute summer activities in as possible. As a book nerd, mine includes making headway on my reading list. Coupling this with a trip to the beach or shady retreat, and you’ve got my all-time favorite summer pastime. For...
