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February 26, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: I Wish I Learned The Alphabet With This Diverse Read

A is for anthem, B is for beautiful, and C is for community! With The ABCs of Black History by

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February 23, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Bravery, Optimism Are Core Themes In This Promise Of Change

Before the Little Rock Nine set foot into an all-white school, there was the Clinton 12: a group of Black

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February 18, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: One Last Word Offers New Perspective On Poetry From The Harlem Renaissance

I had never even heard of the Harlem Renaissance until reading One Last Word by Nikki Grimes. It was an

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February 15, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: ‘Joey’ Highlights President Biden’s Life As A Young Boy

It’s Presidents Day and many are finding ways to celebrate; whether it be informing themselves on our presidents, going to

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February 11, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Becoming Muhammad Ali Is A Story Depicting The Boxer’s Life Before Fame

Kwame Alexander is a writing genius. Hands down. First he delivered the masterpiece of The Crossover, and then wrote one

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February 8, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Jackie Robinson’s Daughter Shares Her Experience Of The Civil Rights Movement

Child Of The Dream is written by Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon. It’s a peek into her life as a 13-year-old

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February 4, 2021 Feature / Guest Blogs / Reviews

Guest Blog: The Song of Achilles Is A Beautifully Written Mythology

Note From Elena Reads: Today’s guest blogger is Ana Davis, an avid reader who is also a family friend. About

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February 1, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: The Word Collector Is A Magical And Creative Read

While some kids are collecting stamps or rocks, young Jerome loves to collect words. Words like hope, wonder, and torrential.

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January 21, 2021 Feature / Guest Blogs / Reviews

Guest Blog: This Book Will Inspire Young Readers To Confidently Share Their Ideas

Note from Elena Reads: I’m excited that another one of my best friends is doing a guest review for my

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January 18, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. Shows You Are Never Too Young To Change The World

Written in first-person, with accompanying comic-style pictures, I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer will teach young kids

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