top of page


Nov 17, 20221 min read
Dear Gaila - Top Five Mysteries for Young Readers!
Some children - people - enjoy mysteries and figuring out the whodunit part. Others enjoy the thrill of it. Here are the most popular...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Non-fiction Book Picks
Are you a non-fiction enthusiast? Or maybe after reading this column, you are looking for non-fiction books to entice your son. Here are...


Nov 17, 20221 min read
Hannukah gifts!
Hannukah is around the corner. You must be thinking of gifts! What about books? Don't groan! We are talking about books that your child...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Jewish Children Booklist for Afikoman Presents
Dear Gaila, Pesach is almost here and I would like to get English Jewish literature as afikoman presents for my children. What do you...


Nov 17, 20223 min read
Dear Gaila - Fantasy Book Picks
This month I want to share with you my picks for fantasy books and series. Since 1997, when the Harry Potter series started being...


Nov 17, 20223 min read
Dear Gaila - Top Twenty Teen Books
This month I want to share with you my top twenty teen books. This list is especially dedicated to our 7th-8th grade Readathon...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Top Funny Books
Once a month I will post a list of my top books in a certain category. This time I will discuss humorous, silly books that will make you...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Our Pick of Books for Short Chapter Books
Once a month I will post a list of my top books in a certain category. This time I will discuss short chapter books: It is super exciting...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
Dear Gaila - Our Pick of Books for Emergent Readers
Dear Gaila, My daughter has just started first grade. Last year she learned the basics of reading in Kindergarten. You've told us that...
Search by Tags
A.H.A.V.A.'s Blog
bottom of page