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December 10, 2025 Feature / Reviews

Review: Mabuhay! Is a Fascinating Read That Combines Filipino Culture With An Action-Packed Fantasy

Mabuhay! by Zachary Sterling is a compelling, action-filled graphic novel that tells the unique story of a Filipino family whose

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April 22, 2024 Feature / Reviews

Interview: Author Loves The Way Her Mind Escapes When Reading, Hopes Her Readers Feel The Same

Honey Thomas is a multifaceted author, counselor, and grandmother. She loves reading, traveling, and brunching with her good girlfriends. She

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April 8, 2024 Feature / Reviews

Review: The Series That Got Me Into Reading Is A Secret

I’ve read practically every book on my shelf, so when looking for a new book to review for my six-year

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May 11, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Long Way Down Is A Wonderfully Executed Novel That Takes Place In 60 Seconds

There will be moments in your life that will unexpectedly alter the course of your life. One such instance is

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May 10, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Last Chance Books Is A Struggle To Read

Madeline Moore has spent basically her whole life in her family’s bookstore Books & Moore. She can’t bear the thought

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April 21, 2023 Author / Feature / Interviews

Interview: It Never Crossed Erika Lynne Jones Mind That She Could Be An Artist Until She Was An Adult

Erika Lynne Jones is an author and an illustrator who resides in Texas with her three kids. She enjoys laughing

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April 20, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: A Very Large Expanse Of Sea Is Powerfully Written, Based On Author’s Experiences

I really enjoyed Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, so I was excited to read A Very Large Expanse Of Sea!

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April 17, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: My Brother Charlie Is A Perfect Read During Autism Awareness Month

In My Brother Charlie, author Holly Robinson Peete and her daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete, tell the story of Callie and

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April 10, 2023 Feature / Giveaways

Here’s Your Chance To Win a Book By Ruby Bridges!

To celebrate my 5-year anniversary as a blogger and reaching 1K Instagram followers, I’m giving away a book written by someone

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April 8, 2023 Elena Reads / Feature

Celebrating 5 Years Of Elena Reads: My Blog Anniversary!

Five years ago today, I published my first blog post: a book review of Jada Jones by Kelly Starling Lyons.

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April 6, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Moonlight Memories Is A Bittersweet Story About Finding Peace After Loss Of A Parent

It is undeniably very hard to process the feeling of grief, especially if you are a child who has had

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April 3, 2023 Feature / Guest Blogs

Guest Blog: Cilla Lee-Jenkins Is A Good Book Families Will Enjoy

Note From Elena Reads: My 10-year-old brother read this book for the One School, One Book program, where everyone in

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March 25, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Most Likely Is A Beautiful Coming-Of-Age Novel With Evolving Characters

In Most Likely, by Sarah Watson, Ava, CJ, Jordan, and Martha are a diverse group of high school seniors and

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