Archive - Alexis’s Bookdragon Substack

10 Bookish Facts About Me (Updated)

Why did I choose the name "book dragon?" Read for the answer and more bookish facts about me.

Jun 19, 2024 • Alexis Ennis

A Conversation with Melanie Conklin

Celebrating her latest middle grade novel, Crushed-A middle school #metoo story.

Aug 29, 2024 • Alexis Ennis

Keeping It Simple

This is my last week before going back to work, so this week is all about the simple life.

Aug 7, 2023 • Alexis Ennis

January 2025 Reading Wrap Up

15 books. Over 5,000 pages. Here are my thoughts on all I read.

Feb 2, 2025 • Alexis Ennis

The Room Where It Happened

Mixing history and poetry. Also what I read this week.

Aug 25, 2023 • Alexis Ennis

Renew in January

2024 ended up being a really sad year with the loss of my father-in-law.

Jan 2, 2025 • Alexis Ennis

Countdown to 2026

Dec 30, 2025 • Alexis Ennis

A hint of sunshine through the fog

Take a look at what I read last month and my hopes for the coming months!

Nov 20, 2025 • Alexis Ennis

Celebrating KidLit July 2024 Releases

A video interview featuring Alan Katz, Betsy Uhrig, Sally J Pla, and Nicole M Wolverton!

Sep 2, 2024 • Alexis Ennis

Countdown to 2026

Jan 1 • Alexis Ennis

First Week of School Joys

Summer has ended, but I am still finding joy in the everyday

Aug 24, 2025 • Alexis Ennis

July 22: Looking Back to Look Ahead

Goals and Reflection. Reading. Writing. Creating.

Jul 22, 2024 • Alexis Ennis

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