I review some of my favorite children’s books as Dr. Toughlove, one of the protagonists in my first book, Jamal and Me. My column appears monthly in The Bay Times/Record-Observer, a local newspaper located in Queen Anne’s County, MD.

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  • Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio

    We are in the midst of election season! You won’t want to miss Dr. Toughlove’s review of Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio. Enjoy! Our…

  • The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

    Happy Autumn! With fall right around the corner, Dr. Toughlove felt compelled to review The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater.…

  • This Is A School by John Schu

    Happy August! Below is a review of This Is A School by John Schu. A great back to school selection! If you are interested in…

  • Nana in the Country by Lauren Castillo

    You won’t want to miss Dr. Toughlove’s July 2024 review of Nana in the Country by Lauren Castillo! Dr. Toughlove is excited to review a…

  • The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

    Don’t miss Dr. Toughlove’s June 2024 column below! Dr. Toughlove has decided to review one of her all-time favorite books and New York Times bestseller,…

  • Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty

    Happy month of May! Below is Dr. Toughlove’s May 2024 column. Enjoy! Do you know a youngster who is struggling to learn to write? Even…

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