Dear Gaila - Top Five Mysteries for Young Readers!

Some children - people - enjoy mysteries and figuring out the whodunit part. Others enjoy the thrill of it. Here are the most popular...

Dear Gaila - Non-fiction Book Picks

Are you a non-fiction enthusiast? Or maybe after reading this column, you are looking for non-fiction books to entice your son. Here are...

Hannukah gifts!

Hannukah is around the corner. You must be thinking of gifts! What about books? Don't groan! We are talking about books that your child...

Dear Gaila - Jewish Children Booklist for Afikoman Presents

Dear Gaila, Pesach is almost here and I would like to get English Jewish literature as afikoman presents for my children. What do you...

Dear Gaila - Fantasy Book Picks

This month I want to share with you my picks for fantasy books and series. Since 1997, when the Harry Potter series started being...

Dear Gaila - Top Twenty Teen Books

This month I want to share with you my top twenty teen books. This list is especially dedicated to our 7th-8th grade Readathon...

Dear Gaila - Top Funny Books

Once a month I will post a list of my top books in a certain category. This time I will discuss humorous, silly books that will make you...

Dear Gaila - Our Pick of Books for Short Chapter Books

Once a month I will post a list of my top books in a certain category. This time I will discuss short chapter books: It is super exciting...

Dear Gaila - Our Pick of Books for Emergent Readers

Dear Gaila, My daughter has just started first grade. Last year she learned the basics of reading in Kindergarten. You've told us that...

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