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
Review: Mighty Marty Hayes Takes Readers On An Interesting Spy Adventure
Marty Hayes has a secret. He has super powers! The only people who know about this is Marty’s family and
Review: Squanto’s Journey Tells Different Tale Of First Thanksgiving
What was the first Thanksgiving like? Well, in Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac, a Native
Review: Duck For Turkey Day Shows Cultural Differences In Thanksgiving Celebrations
“Happy Turkey Day!” That’s what the teacher in Duck for Turkey Day says to her students. But, there’s something wrong with Tuyet’s
Guest Blog: Percy Jackson And The Olympians Exposes Readers To Greek Mythology
Note from Elena Reads: My friend, 10-year-old Jaydon W., is today’s guest blogger. He convinced me to try this series I
Review: Rosie, A Detroit Herstory Shows Strength of Women During World War II
Do you know what women did when men went to fight in World War II? They said: “We can do
Review: Lillian’s Right To Vote Shows Struggles Black People Faced To Cast A Ballot
“A very old women stands at the bottom of a very steep hill. It’s Voting Day, she’s an American. And
My Evening With Ruby Bridges Was The Best Night Of My Life
“2, 4, 6, 8, WE DON’T WANT TO INTEGRATE!” the crowd shouted at the innocent little girl. Some people even
Review: Shaking Things Up Highlights Ruby Bridges, Other Inspirational Women
Ever want to change the world? The book Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women who Changed The World can be very
Guest Blog: These Sarai Books Are Easy To Read And Reveal Life Lessons
Note from Elena Reads: Today’s guest review comes from Bridget, a fellow kidlit blogger. Now in fourth grade, she started her blog,
Guest Blog: The Hate U Give Tells “A Very Heartbreaking And Inspiring Story”
Note from Elena Reads: Today’s guest blogger is 20-year-old Jahnaye Chapman. Below is her take on The Hate U Give,
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