Mary-Kate Martin can sometimes be anxious. She has a long list of things she does not like, and an equally long list of lucky items that calm her when she encounters something she does not like. All her lucky things […]
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Book Review of The Raven HeirThe Children’s Book Review Written by Stephanie Burgis Ages 10-14 | 224 Pages Publisher: Bloomsbury | ISBN-13: 9781547606375 What to Expect: Family, politics, magic, social responsibility. The Raven Heir is the perfect blend of exciting […]
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Published by HarperAlley Summary: Bree’s nervous about her big move with her dad from New York to Florida, but things seem to be going well until she finds out that her sixth-grade elective is Swim 101. Surrounded by kids who […]
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I am so pleased to present my interview with the incredible Lauren Soloy here today! I talked to Lauren about her latest book I’s the B’y, the healing properties of artistic creation, and what she has coming up next (yet another […]
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Myra here. It is that time of the week again where we share a book quote that seemed particularly striking for us. For the month of MAY, our book quote theme is: JUSTICE. The Philippine election is happening this month […]
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1. Tell us something hardly anyone knows about you. Each birthday as a child, I would wish for a piglet as I blew out my candles. (I never got one). 2. What is your nickname? Ames. My husband calls me […]
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Published by Greenwillow Books Summary: The kids in the tiny town of Fawn Creek, Louisiana have known each other for most of their lives. So it’s a big deal that Renni moved away last year, and an even bigger deal […]
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We’ve got a case(wrap) of the Mondays! From I’s the B’y: The Beloved Folk Song by Lauren Soloy (Greystone Kids, May 2022) PS: we’ve got an interview coming up with Lauren tomorrow!! Can’t wait to share it with you! This […]
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Myra here. It’s Monday, What are You Reading is a meme hosted by Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers (new host of Monday reading: Kathryn T at Book Date). #DecolonizeBookshelves2022 For 2022, our reading theme is #DecolonizeBookshelves2022. Essentially, we hope […]
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Our lucky winner is… Liz Dorrington, WA Congratulations! You have won this pawsome double prize pack of Paws and The Bravest Word by Kate Foster. Thank you to ALL who entered. May 30, 2022 at 12:46AM DimbutNice
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