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April 19, 2021 Reviews / Guest Blogs / Feature

Guest Blog: Travel To The Land Of Dinosaurs In This Supernatural Read

Note from Elena Reads: My third grade brother would sometimes rather answer trivia questions, ride his bike, or play video

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April 16, 2021 Feature / Interviews

Book Lover: Reading Is Relaxation, Escape For This Librarian, Fitness Coach

Amy Eklund is a librarian for a large county library in Georgia. She selects and purchases adult fiction books for

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April 12, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: These Strong Girls Didn’t Let Age Delay Their Goals

At 16, Sybil Ludington rode 40 miles in pouring rain to alert people that British soldiers were burning Danbury, Connecticut.

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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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January 15, 2021 Feature / Interviews

Interview: Amy B. Mucha Says Writing Sets Her Whole Soul Thrilling With Chills

When you hear a good song, or take a bite of your favorite food, you have to stop whatever you’re

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January 14, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Half-Chinese, Half-Jewish Protagonist Questions Meaning Behind “All-American Girl”

Lauren and her best friend since forever, Tara, are inseparable. They do everything together, yet somehow Tara is always the

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