On Our Book Shelf: The Land Without Color

On Our Book Shelf: The Land Without Color

This month Donna DeLeo Bruno reviews The Land Without Color by Benjamin Ellefson. This first in a series is recommended for children of all ages.

 
On Our Book Shelf: The War That Saved My Life

On Our Book Shelf: The War That Saved My Life

The War That Saved My Life, by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, is a sweet and touching story for children age 12-16.

 
On Our Book Shelf: Appleblossom the Possum

On Our Book Shelf: Appleblossom the Possum

This month Donna DeLeo reviewed a fun-loving children's book, Appleblossom the Possum, by Holly Goldberg Sloan.

 
On Our Book Shelf: When Mischief Came To Town

On Our Book Shelf: When Mischief Came To Town

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. This week Donna reviews the children's book, When Mischief Came To Town by Katrina Nannestad.

 
On Our Book Shelf: Counting by Sevens

On Our Book Shelf: Counting by Sevens

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. This week Donna reviews young adult fiction, Counting by Sevens, by Holly Goldberg Sloan.

 
MOTHERHOOD: One Mother's Perspective

MOTHERHOOD: One Mother's Perspective

Here is a touching story about motherhood as one mother reminisces about her past, present and future. 

 
On Our Book Shelf: Circus Mirandus

On Our Book Shelf: Circus Mirandus

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. Here Donna reviews Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley.

 
On Our Book Shelf: Fish in a Tree

On Our Book Shelf: Fish in a Tree

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. Here Donna reviews Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

 
On Our Book Shelf: The Art Forger

On Our Book Shelf: The Art Forger

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. Here Donna reviews The Art Forger: A Novel by B. A. Shapiro.

 
On Our Book Shelf: the life-changing magic of tidying up

On Our Book Shelf: the life-changing magic of tidying up

As an avid reader and former teacher Donna Deleo Bruno is "in the know!" Her book reviews are perfect for the busy mom looking to pick up a worthy read for themselves, or for the kids. Here Donna reviews the life-changing magic of tidying up (the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing) by Marie Kondo.

 
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Donna DeLeo Bruno

Donna DeLeo Bruno

Donna DeLeo Bruno is a retired teacher of writing and literature (both American and British), having spent 35 years at Barrrington High School, Barrington, Rhode Island.  She earned her BA from Rhode Island College and her Master's equivalency from combined studies at the University of Rhode Island, Providence College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina College, and a Critic Teacher's Certificate from Brown University Extension which qualifies her to supervise and evaluate student teachers.  She now spend winters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, having retired in 2000. 

Currently, she is engaged in writing book reviews for several publications including the East Bay newspapers "The Bristol Phoenix", "The Barrington Times," and "The Sakonnet Times" in Rhode Island; "The Providence Journal" in Rhode Island; "The Sun-Sentinel" in Florida; and  "The Gooseriver Press Anthology (2015)" in Maine.

When not engaged in reading and writing, Donna is busy as an active grandmother to her two grandchildren.