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

Kelly DiPucchio had a pet goat when she was a kid and always bought her clothes from Sears catalogs.

Today’s book review is Grace for President, a New York Times Best Seller, by Kelly DiPucchio. It’s about a girl named

My interview this week is with Jean Alicia Elster. She used to be a lawyer, but now she is an

I read this book called Who’s Jim Hines? by Jean Alicia Elster. It’s about a young African-American boy named Doug

Note from Elena Reads: Yesterday I reviewed The Colored Car and today guest blogger Christian S., age 12, gives her

Today I’m reviewing The Colored Car by Jean Alicia Elster and tomorrow I’ll share a guest review on the same

Note from Elena Reads: Today’s guest blogger is Lidia N., age 10. Here is her review: I read a book

At the Detroit Kite Festival, I got a free book called Planet Zeee and the Money Tree, written by Eric

Note from Elena Reads: I’m so excited that Myla J., age 10, is my first guest blogger. Here is her

When Laurie Ann Thompson was a kid, she loved books and animals, like me. She still does! I hope I still like