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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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March 24, 2023 Book Lover / Feature

My Interview With The Yada Yada Book Club

A group of lively women from a Seattle, Washington book club recently read a YA novel I recommended. Most Likely,

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March 18, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: The Loud Librarian Is A Cute Story With Charcter Who Is A Lot Like Me

Penelope is estatic when she is chosen to be the new student librarian! She is helpful, friendly, and loves to

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February 28, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Aunt Flossie’s Hats Each Have A Story To Tell In This Heartfelt Read

Sarah and Susan love going to their Great-Great Aunt Flossie’s house to try on her hats, hear her wonderful stories

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February 27, 2023 Feature / Interviews

My Interview With Desiree Cooper

Picture book author Desiree Cooper “has always wanted to be a writer – except for the couple years I wanted

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February 15, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: The Water Princess Details Daily Quest For Clean Water In Africa

What if you had to walk four miles (70 football fields) every day to get water? That’s the surprising focus

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February 9, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: I Promise Can Be A Sweet Addition To Your Bookshelf

This uplifting book by NBA star LeBron James can be a sweet addition to your bookshelf. The title is I

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February 6, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Yes No Maybe So Is A Cute Novel About Politics, Love, And Religion

I’m not very keen on romance novels because they usually don’t interest me, but this one definitely had me intrigued.

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February 1, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: Henry’s Freedom Box Reveals Astonishing Idea To Escape Slavery

Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story From The Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine is a striking picture book about Henry

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January 23, 2023 Feature / Reviews

Review: The First To Die At The End Follows The Story Of Teens On An Ill-Fated Night

A few weeks ago, many of us watched the ball drop in Times Square as an annual tradition celebrating the

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January 22, 2023 Feature / Interviews

Interview: Author Of Lunar New Year Mad Libs Shares Thoughts On Writing, Asian Representation In Books

Lunar New Year is an annual festival celebrating the New Moon on the lunisolar calendar by Chinese people and those

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