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Book PREView – Becoming Muhammad Ali by Kwame Alexander and James Patterson
Becoming Muhammad Ali is a long-awaited look at a legend, written by legends James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. Cassius Clay was young, charming, and funny, and his friends loved him. His family loved him. He loved himself! Full of swagger, Cassius seemed to succeed… Continue Reading “Book PREView – Becoming Muhammad Ali by Kwame Alexander and James Patterson”
Book Preview: The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling
The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling Nora’s therapist asks, “What do you fear?” (Dying.) and “Are you likely to die in this situation?” (Yes.) It’s been a year since Nora and her dad lost her mother in a violent, unprovoked event. Dad has been… Continue Reading “Book Preview: The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling”
Seven Clues to Home – Happy Book Birthday!
It’s finally here! Happy Book Birthday to Seven Clues to Home by Gae Polisner and Nora Raleigh Baskin! Joy and Lukas had been friends ever since second grade, when Mr. Carter told each student with a summer birthday to stand up and be recognized… Continue Reading “Seven Clues to Home – Happy Book Birthday!”
Book Review: Tracking Pythons by Kate Messner
I recommended Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem to a student and I found that I loved it, too. I’m not a snake person, but this research trip that turned into an informative and interesting book for… Continue Reading “Book Review: Tracking Pythons by Kate Messner”
Book Review: LIFT by Minh Lê and Dan Santat
LIFT is a fantastical picture book for any child or kid-at-heart. I don’t know a child who hasn’t wanted to push elevator buttons to see where the big silver box takes them. After her little brother beats her to the “push” one day, Iris… Continue Reading “Book Review: LIFT by Minh Lê and Dan Santat”
Book Review: Green Lantern: Legacy
Mihn Lê adds to the popular trend in middle grade books — comic book heroes — with Green Lantern: Legacy. (DC Comics, 2020) Teen artist, Tai Pham, hangs out and draws in his grandmother’s (Bà’s) store, Jade Market, after school, dreaming of his future.… Continue Reading “Book Review: Green Lantern: Legacy”
Audiobook Review – Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Read by Jason Reynolds, with an introduction by Ibram X. Kendi (provided by libro.fm) Wow, wow, wow. I’m not an audiobook reader, but I’m listening to books more in an effort to… Continue Reading “Audiobook Review – Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”
Book PREview: Seven Clues to Home
Joy and Lukas had been friends ever since second grade, when Mr. Carter told each student with a summer birthday to stand up and be recognized before the end of the school year. “August…How weird is that? What are the chances?” (p.15) Lukas loved… Continue Reading “Book PREview: Seven Clues to Home”
Book Thoughts: White Bird by R.J. Palacio
After reading Wonder for the “ump-teenth” time, I was adding it to my list of “Books of the Decade” today and I WONDERED how this book has stayed at the top of “kids’ favorites” lists for so long. Of course, it’s the story, which… Continue Reading “Book Thoughts: White Bird by R.J. Palacio”
