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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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October 14, 2019 Book Lover / Feature / Interviews

Book Lover: Rosie Montalvo Enjoys Reading And Sharing Her Hispanic Culture

Note from Elena Reads: Family is really important to Rosie Montalvo. In the photo she and her siblings are celebrating

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October 8, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Friendship, Dreams At Heart Of The Paris Project

Today is the release of a new book called The Paris Project by Donna Gephart! It’s about reaching for the

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October 2, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Is A Nail-Biting Adventure

You’re locked in a library for 24 hours. You need to find your way out using only resources from the

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September 26, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Armenian Fairy Tales Filled With Odd, Surprising Stories

My piano teacher let me borrow this book, Armenian Fairy Tales, by Hovhannes Toumanian. She said she learned these stories by her

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September 18, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Merci Suárez Now On My Favorite Books List

Through a young and witty 11-year-old, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, by Meg Medina, is a book that shows how we

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September 9, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Harpreet Singh Book Has Messages For All Ages

Harpreet Singh is a happy child who wears colorful patkas according to his mood. Whether it’s red, green or purple,

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September 4, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Life With Lily Gives Unique Peek Into Amish Life

What if instead of driving a car, you rode a buggy to school? What if you wore bonnets every day?

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August 29, 2019 Uncategorized

Review: Middle School View Shared In Cool Scrapbook

Is anything worse than cafeteria lunch? Especially when it’s meatloaf day? Well, according to Genevieve “Ginny” Davis, the only thing that’s

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August 22, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Jason Reynolds Offers Daring, Relatable Character In Patina

Patina Jones “ain’t no junk” as her mother likes to say. She is brave, smart, and kind. And she’s a

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August 19, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: The Library Card Shows How Something Simple Can Change Lives

When I picked up the book The Library Card, it looked really interesting. And the summary on the back cover

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