Welcome to my stop on the Hear Our Voices Book Tour for The Fire Serpent Legacy by Cindy L. Rodriguez! This is a middle grade fantasy that for those who like mystery, adventure and protecting the environment. I was already a fan of Rodriguez’ last book Lola Reyes is So Not Worried (see my review) […]
Book Review: Mi Escuela is My School by Laurenne Sala, illustrated by Zara González Hoang This is such a cute bilingual book! It even reminds me of my own kids school. I love how Spanish and English are integrated organically as the story is told. The main character, Ramón, describes his school in such loving […]
I was going to save this post for Tuesday, but as a parent of elementary age kids I felt it was my duty to post it today just in case you forgot that the school asked your child to dress up in a polka dot inspired outfit for Tuesday. What is Tuesday, September 15, you […]
It’s a pleasure to again participate in the Read Your World Day as a book reviewer and this year I reviewed Waiting Together by Danielle Dufayet and illustrated by Srimalie Bassani. Review This is a beautifully illustrated book about the many different kinds of “waiting” and the many different scenarios that can cause you to […]
The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maika and Maritza Moulite is not a zombie book in the sense that the plot explicitly aligns with the MC roaming around eating peoples’ brains, but main character girlie Brielle still ate!!! This young adult revenge fiction features Haitian American zombie, Brielle Petitfour. Now I love a good […]
Do you know a teen who would be interested in a club name the Dope Writers’ Society? If so, then This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph, might be the book for them. Thank you @candlewickpress for the gifted copy and to @libro.fm for the ALC. In his YA novel debut, Frederick Joseph tells the […]
🧁 Happy National Cupcake Day!!! 🧁 Review: Cupcake Class: 50 Fun Themes & Totally Amazing Designs for Kids to Make and Share by Joy Howard and Deanna F. Cook Thank you Storey Publishing for the gifted copy! My daughter and I really enjoyed Tiana’s Cookbook by Joy Howard. So I was excited to check out […]
Are you ready for cozy season?! I know I am! Check out Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin new book that will help you kick off the season of gathering and coziness. Review: Gather Grateful by Megan Litwin, illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey Reading this book was like a warm and cozy hug. The fall themed illustrations […]
Do you know a child who is afraid of Halloween? Check out 364 Days Until Halloween by Allison Edwards, illustrated by Jennifer Zivom! 🎃Thanks @nationalcenterforyouthissues for the gifted copy! Anxiety About Scary Things Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you may have a child who gets anxious about that day. It’s hard to avoid when Halloween decorations […]
Fannie Lou Hamer is a historical figure that I wish would get more attention. She was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement, fighting for voting rights. Hamer doesn’t get enough credit for the role she played in American politics. Her fight to have her voice be heard was legendary. Full of Informative Imagery […]