Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means many of us are thinking about … food! That’s why this column features food books for girls! Feast your eyes on these books, full of mouth-watering food descriptions, recipes, and fascinating food facts! The Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists Why do gluten-free flours behave differently than standard […]
Author Archives: Lacey Louwagie
Lacey Louwagie is an adult writer and editor who got her first editing job with New Moon Girls in 2002. She is currently a freelance writer and editor and stay-at-home parent of a little boy. She has also been a teen services librarian and coordinates book-related goodies for New Moon Girls. She is the author of “Rumpled,” a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin for ages 14 and up, and the co-editor of “Hungering & Thirsting for Justice: True Stories from Young Adult Catholics.”
Posted inFamily Life, For Girls, Friendship, Popular Culture, Reviews & Recommendations
Halloween Books for Girls
The air is getting chillier, the leaves are changing, pumpkins are in season — it’s time to curl up with some of these Halloween books for girls.
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Back to School Books for Girls
As summer draws to a close, consider preparing for school with these back to school books for girls. Science, history, art, how-to-cope, and of course, lots of READING will have you ready to dive in on your first day back! Name & Tame Your Anxiety: A Kid’s Guide If the thought of returning to school […]
Posted inFamily Life, Friendship, I Am Beautiful, Popular Culture, Reviews & Recommendations, Social Justice
Books for Beautiful Girls
In celebration of our annual Beautiful Girls issue of New Moon Girls magazine, this month’s recommendations feature books about beautiful girls like you — girls who are beautiful just for being themselves. Folktales for Fearless Girls Many fairy tales focus on how pretty, obedient, or quiet girls are … but there is more to the […]
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Summer Reading Books for Girls
School is finally out, and long days are the perfect time to check out these summer reading books for girls! How to Become a Planet Pluto’s favorite season is about to begin. She loves kicking off summer with a trip to the planetarium, working at her mom’s pizzeria, strolling the boardwalk, and attending her friend’s […]
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Animal Books for Girls
As the school year draws to a close, you might be thinking of walks with the dog, long days spent reading with your cat, or even a horse ride. That’s why this month’s picks are all animal books for girls! The Eagle Huntress: The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations Although eagle […]