Review: Change Sings Encourages Optimism And Doing Good For The World
Earlier this year, Amanda Gorman graced the stage with her stunning poem at the presidential inauguration. Even today, her words
Review: Pride Highlights Life Of Activist Who Fought For Equality
Complete with colorful pictures and inspiring words, author Rob Sanders and illustrator Steven Salerno come together to weave a story
Review: Not Quite Snow White Emphasizes Believing In Yourself Despite Outside Voices
This book gave me deja vu of when I was the lead in my middle school play, Peter Pan. Being
Review: Isobel Adds It Up Is A Sweet Story Emphasizing Imagination
Isobel is a little girl who loves solving problems. She enjoys figuring out the answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
Interview: Becoming An Author Was Never Her Dream, Now Has Published 13 Books
Christina Soontornvat loved to read and tell stories when she was younger, but had never dreamed of becoming an author.
Review: A Wish In The Dark Is A Thai Retelling Of Les Misérables
I think that books are going to keep getting better and better as writers develop more story ideas and techniques.
Interview: Author Shares How, Why She Wrote Children’s Book About 9/11 Flag
I recently reviewed author and art educator Amanda Davis’ book 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag,
Review: The Miscalculations Of Lightning Girl Is A Unique Coming-Of-Age Story
After being struck by lightning at eight, Lucy Callahan’s brain has been rewired, making her a math genius. Now 12
Guest Blog: One For The Murphys Is A Realistic Story Filled With A Lot Of Good Advice
Note From Elena Reads: When she’s not doing schoolwork or spending time with her family, Vedika Budhraja is reading. She
Book Lover: Literacy Coordinator Working To Diversify Classroom Libraries
Christina Fifeld has spent her whole life in Farmington Public Schools. From kindergarten through 12th grade, she went to schools
Review: 30,000 Stitches Reveals Unique Story About Mending America After 9/11
September 11, 2001 was a shocking, life-changing day. Lives were lost, bones were broken, and trauma still follows many people
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