Author Archives: Carol Early Cooney

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About Carol Early Cooney

I love to read. I love to share my thoughts on books and hope to hear what you think also. Looking to see what books I read beyond those I write about? Check out my Goodreads!

The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

From 1853 until 1920, the Children’s Aid Society in New York and then later the Catholic New York Foundling Hospital would take homeless children from the East Coast to the Midwest. The goal was to provide the children with homes … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

   

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TBR* – My Cup Runneth Over

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

                                It has been with complete honesty that I have made up my list of books to read (see Summer Reading List  and Reading List 2014). … Continue reading →

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Yes, Someone Even Tried To Ban Winnie The Pooh

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

Seriously, Winnie the Pooh is on the list of books that people have tried to have removed from the shelves.  Winnie the Pooh and Charlotte’s Web owe their status on the list of books that people have attempted to ban … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Author’s Responses

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

One of the interesting things about Banned Books Week to me is the author’s response to finding out that their work is either on the list or is being challenged. Dav Pilkey has responded with a video that suggests what … Continue reading →

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