Mary R. Lanni

Mary R. Lanni’s Followers (92)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Shantha...
805 books | 2,510 friends

DV
DV
2,059 books | 42 friends

Lori Al...
3,381 books | 99 friends

erin
2,042 books | 12 friends

Alicia
1,283 books | 177 friends

John Ke...
2,377 books | 32 friends

E.S. Ch...
312 books | 107 friends

Bridget...
2,846 books | 57 friends

More friends…

Mary R. Lanni

Goodreads Author


Born
October 03

Website

Genre

Member Since
August 2013

URL


I received my MLIS in 2015 and I love reading and recommending books for young people, especially #ownvoices stories.

I review books for kids, tweens, and teens on my blog, and you can sign up for my monthly newsletter here so you don’t miss any great recommendations: www.maryrlanni.com

See what I've been reading in 2023 here! https://docs.google.com/presentation/...
...more

The House Swap

Sometimes, you have to get away from home in order to truly see what has been there all along. It is summer vacation, and California-born Sage is anxiously attempting to determine what it is her parents are not saying without asking them outright. Meanwhile, English-born Allie feels mostly invisible as the middle child in a family whose siblings seem to command every bit of attention from their pa

Read more of this blog post »
1 like ·   •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on December 30, 2022 09:01
Average rating: 4.11 · 9 ratings · 2 reviews · 1 distinct work
Early Learning through Play...

by
4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings3 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Mary’s Recent Updates

Mary rated a book it was amazing
Catch by D C Swanson
Rate this book
Clear rating
Playing catch in the park is a beloved pastime for one young boy and his father, and they often make time to play together after work and school obligations are done. But as the boy gets older and other interests begin to take priority over baseball, ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
The One Who Watches by Chris von Halle
Rate this book
Clear rating
One hundred percent science-minded Molly Harper refuses to believe in anything without sufficient evidence, even the fabled Sasquatch who is rumored to wander the forest near her home in Five Oaks, Michigan. Though many people believe in the legend, ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
Happy Birthday to Us! by Sherry  Ellis
Happy Birthday to Us!
by Sherry Ellis (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Being born on July fourth means that, for one young child living in the United States, festivals and celebrations abound in their town on that day every year. Parades, parties, food, and fireworks mark the occasion, and as the child learns more about ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
The Smushkins by Claudia Rueda
The Smushkins: Colors
by Claudia Rueda (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
Join the Smushkins for a fun and unexpected journey through colors! This board book connects young readers to familiar colors with the help of the Smushkins characters. One color is featured on each spread, and an accompanying action and sound help b ...more
Mary rated a book it was amazing
The Smushkins by Claudia Rueda
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Smushkins are back for an alphabet adventure featuring onomatopoeia! In this clever board book, young readers have the opportunity to explore with their favorite Smushkins characters in a fun and unique setting. As an alphabet book, it progresses ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
Meet the Smushkins by Claudia Rueda
Meet the Smushkins
by Claudia Rueda (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Smushkins are looking for the perfect house to share, and they have some very specific requests. From large windows to an apple tree in the backyard, and including access to nearby playgrounds and outdoor spaces, each element reflects the things ...more
Mary rated a book it was amazing
Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know by Alex Ritany
Maybe Tomorrow I'll Know
by Alex Ritany (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
The clock reads 1:00 when Laurie’s eyes open, and he quickly realizes that he is driving down an unfamiliar highway in someone else's body with no memories of how he got there. What follows is a series of Groundhog’s Days, the same day repeating over ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
Midnight on the Celestial by Julia  Alexandra
Rate this book
Clear rating
As a Morphic, Rosaline’s resurrectionist powers are as much a part of her as anything else, and she relishes the ability to use her skills to bring joy to others. With her obligatory trial looming before her, Rosaline is nervous about the prospect of ...more
Mary rated a book really liked it
Lies We Tell About the Stars by Susie Nadler
Rate this book
Clear rating
Celeste and Nicky have been friends for most of their lives, sharing a birthday and a love of space exploration. But things have been different with Nicky lately, as the mounting pressure of college—and paying for it—grows with each passing day. When ...more
Mary rated a book it was amazing
Exposures by Lily Williams
Rate this book
Clear rating
Twelve year old Peyton has always had worries in her mind, but lately those concerns have become overwhelming. Death and danger seem to be lurking around every corner, and Peyton turns to counting, tapping, picking, and even throwing up in an attempt ...more
More of Mary's books…
J.K. Rowling
“We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.”
J.K. Rowling

Sarah Addison Allen
“The Waverley sisters hadn't been close as children, but they were as thick as thieves now, the way adult siblings often are, the moment they realize that family is actually a choice.”
Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost

115513 The Sarah Addison Allen Fan Group — 4352 members — last activity Mar 16, 2023 03:45PM
Where readers can discuss all things Sarah Addison Allen and receive exclusive sneak peeks from Sarah's enchanting novels. ...more
138086 Bell Awards for Early Literacy Discussion Group — 201 members — last activity Dec 18, 2017 04:41PM
This group is for discussion of picture books that have been nominated for the 2018 CLEL Bell Awards for Early Literacy! It is open to anyone with a l ...more
16993 Mock Caldecott 2027 — 1580 members — last activity Mar 17, 2026 11:28AM
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Caldecott Award winning books.
No comments have been added yet.