

Books on the Move: The Traveling Lighthouse Library
Dawn streaked the sky with gold and lavender as Assistant Lighthouse Keeper Bel Sinclair opened the tower door. After finishing her...

Linda Borromeo
3 min read


The Island of Freedom: 'Misty of Chincoteague' and the Annual Pony Swim
"...for Assateague belonged to the wild things, and the wild ponies whose ancestors had lived on it since the days of the Spanish...

Linda Borromeo
3 min read


Sojourn at the Lighthouse: Experiencing Life By the Sea
New Dungeness Light Station Would you pay money to spend a vacation washing windows, mowing the lawn, weeding, polishing brass, and...

Linda Borromeo
3 min read


A Dancer, a Poet, an Historian, and a Surprise: Books and Movies to Enjoy on the 4th of July Holiday
In between picnics, fireworks, and being out in the midsummer sunshine, the 4th of July weekend is a great time to relax and enjoy a...

Linda Borromeo
4 min read


A Most Mysterious Room: Revisiting a Childhood Classic
The Velvet Room is a surprising and wonderful book I never wanted to read again. When I discovered the book at the age of ten, its...

Linda Borromeo
4 min read


5 Special Places in Children's Literature: Reading Retreats
Reading (La Lecture) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir c. 1891 Did you have a special place as a child to take a book and read? I loved reading...

Linda Borromeo
5 min read


Keep Discovering: The Wonder of Printed Words
Once upon a time, a shy little girl sat reading at her desk in a combined fifth and sixth grade classroom. Bright Southern California...

Linda Borromeo
3 min read