The graphic novel The Librarian of Auschwitz by Salva Rubio and illustrated by Loreto Aroca was adapted from the original novel by Antonio Iturbe. As a reader of only the graphic novel version, I can’t make any comparisons. However, I thought the story was well-told and appropriate for the age level it targets in graphic […]
Were you the kind of kid who saw the basement as scary or as a an opportunity for adventure? My basement had a little of both for me. There were dark corners, but also extensions that required exploring by my young adventurous self. Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke is the perfect book for […]
Book Review Learning about music is fun, but interacting with music while you are learning is even better! Welcome to the Opera by Carolyn Sloan and illustrated by Kaly Quarles is a fun, dynamic and interactive book. It will introduce children and their families to the music both vocal and instrumental of the opera. If that […]
La Noche Before Three Kings Day is definitely one of my new holiday favorites! When I first opened this bilingual book I shouted with joy at the beautiful representation that graced the pages. La Noche Before Three Kings Day by Sheila Colón-Bagley and illustrated by Alejandro Mesa was inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s “The Night Before […]
I’m super into Fall this year, so cozy reading is a regular activity for me. I have a bunch of different genres and new books pulling for my attention recently. I read two scary story anthologies (can’t believe I made it either! some of those stories were scaaaaarrrryyyy), a fall themed YA book and a […]
Welcome to my stop on the Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses book tour with TBR and Beyond Book Tours. Thank you to the publisher and author for providing a gifted copy of the book. Pub Date: Oct. 17, 2023 Young Romance in Autumn Are you looking for a fall-themed book that includes romance, beautiful whimsical […]
Kidlit for Fall! Fall is my favorite season! I love to check out all of the new Fall-Themed children’s books about Fall from the library in addition to my usual faves, like Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak. This year I found a few new ones that I believe will make it into the […]
October Reading Goals The weather has finally shown signs of cooling down! Cozy Reading Season has begun! My October list is a little different this year, because I will actually be reading a ton of graphic novels for the #cybilsawards too. You’ll see posts for those from now until December. But in addition to reading […]
Welcome to my stop on the Love in Winter Wonderland Book Tour hosted by Hear Our Voices Book Tours! Special thanks to them and the publisher for having me on the tour. Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello celebrates Black love, friendship and the importance of community. It combines my most favorite setting with […]
Will It Be Okay? by Crescent Dragonwagon and illustrated by Jessica Love is a story of a little girl who asks her mother a series of questions about fearful experiences in life. As a mom, I can definitely confirm that kids ask these types of questions all the time. Will it Be Okay? reflects the […]