Elena Reads and 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

Honey Thomas is a multifaceted author, counselor, and grandmother. She loves reading, traveling, and brunching with her good girlfriends. She

I’ve read practically every book on my shelf, so when looking for a new book to review for my six-year

Seventeen years ago, on this day, two airplanes crashed into what used to be known as the Twin Towers. The

Have you ever heard of the terrorist attacks of 9/11? I have. I was scared and sad at the same

Note from Elena Reads: Sophia S., age 9 1/2, wrote this review of a book about Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish holiday

It’s the first day of school for me today and I definitely am ready for the school year to start. I

I just finished this book called Who Is Aretha Franklin? by Nino Medina. It is about famous singer Aretha Franklin, her life,

Note from Elena Reads: Today’s guest blogger is Jada J., age 8. Here is her review: I read a book

Michigan author Supriya Kelkar said she watched three Bollywood movies each week as a kid to learn to speak Hindi.

Ahimsa, by Supriya Kelkar, is a book about a 10-year-old girl named Anjali living in the 1940s in India, when

Rebecca Caprara, a graduate of Cornell University and a girl who practiced architecture, is also the author of the book

I usually read books on paperback or hardcover, but Rebecca Caprara, the author of The Magic of Melwick Orchard sent me a