Review: The Crossover Is A Heartwarming Tale About Family Bonds, Basketball
This book by Kwame Alexander is more than powerful. I’ve reread the book so many times, and I just can’t
Review: Book Details Lives Of Diverse Writers And Their Unique Pets
Some of the most famous authors in the world also were devoted pet owners. Did you know literary humorist Dorothy
Interview: Ashleigh Corrin’s Art Is Honest And Playful, Like Work Of Ezra Jack Keats
I rate books with roses instead of stars in memory of my grandmother, who died before I was born. I’ve
Review: Cora Cooks Pancit Features Popular Filipino Dish
Pancit is among one of my favorite Filipino dishes – although I’ve only had it a few times in my
Review: Multiracial Kids Celebrate Their Differences In All Mixed Up!
In this sweet book, Amy Hodgepodge: All Mixed Up! by Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts, Amy learns how to embrace
Review: Author Calls Undefeated A Love Letter To Black America
It is the Fourth of July, Independence Day, Freedom Day, the day that Americans were granted freedom from Great Britain.
Review: Book Explores Life Of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton, the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is going on Disney+ tonight! I’ve never seen it, but hopefully, now I can!
Fox 2 Interview: Elena Reads Suggests Diverse Books On Blog
It was cool being interviewed on the news about my blog. Watch the video:
Review: New Picture Book Proves All Names Are Beautiful
My name is Elena and it is pronounced EE-LAY-NA. But sometimes in school during the first few weeks, or when
Review: Ezra Jack Keats Offers Powerful Message In Goggles!
A lot of people have heard of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats – but besides his most popular
Guest Blog: You Won’t Want To Put Down This Mystical Tale
Note from Elena: 12-year-old Frances M. loves books a lot! A few weeks ago, she reviewed Ella Enchanted. Now, she’s
