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Reader's Advisory for Kidlit

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5 per unit - Virtual OK - Posted Nov 22, 2017

I am offering reader's advisory (what we in the information professional realm call "making a list of book recommendations based on our mad searching skills) for children's books. I'll ask you a few questions about what you're looking for and provide you with 4-5 titles and authors.

If the following statements sound like you...

- My kid only likes comic books. What can I find that's age appropriate *and* educational?
- My child is a reluctant reader. What books might catch their attention?
- What books can I buy for my child's birthday? They're really into Minecraft/Monster High/Sofia the First/insert media franchise here.
- Help!!! My niblings just finished the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the next book doesn't come out for another twelve months!!!!! WHAT DO I GIVE THEM??
- I really loved Harry Potter as a 90s kid and I want to see what else is out there!
- I just want to see if you can find a list of books about [insert super obscure topic here].
- I'm looking for books about protagonists of color/who are disabled/who are in the LGBT community/who are neurodivergent/etc (my specialty is diverse kidlit!!).

...then I am here to help. :)

Training & Qualifications


I am a professional children's librarian in New York City. I was a member of the Best Books for Kids 2017 committee this past year. I have an MLIS from Rutgers University. Also I'm a giant nerd and love helping kids connect with books!

Availability & Preferences


This is an online only service so my schedule varies.

Trading Preference: I’m flexible, just hit me up!

Reviews of Ellen


Erica provided unit of Small Sample Box for Ellen
Dec 13, 2017
Friendly and helpful. Answers quickly!
Dec 11, 2017
Incredible reading! Not only did she provide great detail and explanation of the cards, as well as her own insights to the circumstances, she also pr...ovided some incredibly poignant suggestions for the month ahead and how to make the best of the insight provided by the reading. What a pro! If you're looking for a great reading, look no further! :)show more
Gwendolyn received unit of Month Ahead Tarot Reading from Ellen
Dec 09, 2017
Ellen was great! She was great at communicating and did a great job in explaining how to use tarot and resources for further exploration. She put a ...lot of thought and care into her reading and wrote up a beautiful description of cards drawn and meanings. I found it to be very helpful and it left me with a lot to think about and consider. Thank you!!!show more
Dec 09, 2017
Wow, great reading. Beautiful, insightful and intense!
Lady Krystle received unit of 12-Month Tarot Compass from Ellen
Dec 05, 2017
Thorough explanations and great interpretations. Quick communication as always, thank you again Ellen!
Dec 04, 2017
Ellen responded quickly.
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Inactive User provided unit of Escapism 101 for Ellen
Dec 03, 2017
Quick! Satisfied.
Michael received unit of Month Ahead Tarot Reading from Ellen
Dec 03, 2017
Amazing person to work with. Very kind and passionate about Tarot. The job was very professional and tailored to me.
Brandi provided Help with Yoga Advice for Fat/Disabled Bodies for Ellen
Dec 03, 2017
This conversation is a pleasure, and it was a joy to be able to share some of my yoga journey with a similar soul! Hopefully this is a conversation th...at lasts!show more
Dec 02, 2017
Ellen gave me a beautiful and insightful reading. Thank you!


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About Ellen MacInnis

Hey there! I'm a children's librarian in New York City with a lot of passions - books, literacy, geeky stuff, good food, video games, Tarot, Paganism, LGBT issues, and a whole lot more. I'm always try...ing to teach myself something new. Here's some of the things I'm awesome at: - Kidlit book recommendations (along with reading level advice) - Early literacy skills for parents to help kiddos get reading (specifically the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum) - Answering questions about being queer and nonbinary - Answering questions about being a Pagan, druid, and witch (or like, alternative religions in general) - Copyediting short passages and blog posts - Pop culture analysis and general geekery - Writing things for you! Just about anything, I love to write. - Spiritual advice and counseling - Really awful puns and dad jokes show more

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