Give Crystal Smith’s YA fantasy Bloodleaf a chance to settle
When I first started reading Crystal Smith’s young adult novel Bloodleaf, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish. I’m glad I did.
Wendy S. Swore’s Monster Like Me is a strong MG debut
Wendy S. Swore’s debut middle grade novel, A Monster Like Me, follows a girl who learns the term monster is more nuanced than she thought.
Dee Garretson transports readers to WWI England in All is Fair
Dee Garretson’s All is Fair is equal parts historical fiction and adventure. It’s a bit predictable and pacing is sometimes off, but it’s an enjoyable read.
Give Crystal Smith’s YA fantasy Bloodleaf a chance to settle
When I first started reading Crystal Smith’s young adult novel Bloodleaf, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish. I’m glad I did.
Courtney Summers explores treatment of victims as objects in YA novel Sadie
Sadie, by Courtney Summers, follows a similar format to Serial while telling the fictional story of a missing girl determined to avenge her sister’s death.
Give Crystal Smith’s YA fantasy Bloodleaf a chance to settle
When I first started reading Crystal Smith’s young adult novel Bloodleaf, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to finish. I’m glad I did.
Wendy S. Swore’s Monster Like Me is a strong MG debut
Wendy S. Swore’s debut middle grade novel, A Monster Like Me, follows a girl who learns the term monster is more nuanced than she thought.
Melanie Sumrow’s The Prophet Calls is one of 2018’s best MG reads
Once it arrived at my house, The Prophet Calls, a MG novel by Melanie Sumrow, immediately went to the top of my to be read stack.
Wendy S. Swore’s Monster Like Me is a strong MG debut
Wendy S. Swore’s debut middle grade novel, A Monster Like Me, follows a girl who learns the term monster is more nuanced than she thought.
Return to world of potions in Frank L. Cole’s Transparency Tonic
The Transparency Tonic is the second book in Frank L. Cole’s Potion Masters series, which follows Gordy, a potion master in training.
Deborah Hopkinson explores WWII espionage in How I Became a Spy
Like many of her other books, the idea for How I Became a Spy was born out of one of Deborah Hopkinson’s earlier projects.
Celebrate your Valentine with a charming picture book
There are a number of charming picture book books out that are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with the one you love.
Celebrate your Valentine with a charming picture book
There are a number of charming picture book books out that are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with the one you love.
Botley the Coding Robot offers fun introduction to programming
Botley the Coding Robot is a simple robot that teaches programming basics through play rather than screen time, and at $60, it’s a great value.
Stacy McAnulty returns to space in Sun! One in a Billion
Stacy McAnulty is back with Sun! One in a Billion, a companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years, that is just as delightful as its predecessor.
