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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Review: They Call Me Teach: Lessons in Freedom by Lesa Cline-Ransome; illustrated by James E. Ransome What better way for a Black Book Influencer to kick off Black History Month than with a book that shares the history of why reading and literacy is so important? Told from the point of view of a young […]
🍁Book Review: No More Señora Mimí by Meg Medina and illustrated by Brittany Cicchese Welcome to my stop on the @hearourvoicestours book tour for No More Señora Mimí by Meg Medina! This book was a sweet and touching story about being happy about beginnings and sad about endings. It is fitting that autumn is the […]
Do you have a high energy group who like to be involved in your read alouds? Check out these two book recommendations for engaging kids in energetic read alouds: 🛝Today is For You! By Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Kevin Waldron This is a joy-filled book! The rhyming, the fun and the celebration of living […]
Review: One Sweet Song by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez One Sweet Song by Jyoti Rajan Gopal and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez is a globally and community inspired musical journey. It includes counting, music, community and cultural connections. There is so much to talk about – from different instruments and homemade items […]
Book Review: My Mother’s Tongues: A Weaving of Languages by Uma Menon and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell My Mother’s Tongues is story, originally written by a 16 year old, about family and multilingualism.This story shares a child’s perspective of multilingualism as she watches her mother interact with her family and society. She reflects on […]
Louder Than Hunger by John Schu is a very visual novel-in-verse that tells the story of a young man battling an eating disorder. The author uses words as part of visual imagery that contributes to the emotions of the main character Jake. I really liked listening to the audiobook of this one, but I recommend […]