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: Firekeeper’s Daughter Is A Thriller That Will Hook You From The Start
Angeline Boulley’s stunning debut, Firekeeper’s Daughter, had me yelling at some the characters and gasping through all the various plot
Review: The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses Is A Beautiful Native American Tale
Native American culture is known for its legends. This is one about a girl who loves wild horses. She would
Review: Nothing Special Is A Great Book About Generational Bonding
Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. It’s a time for families to get together and reconnect. For many Black
Review: Clap When You Land Is A Triumphant Story With Vibrant Characters
The acclaimed novel Clap When You Land, by Elizabeth Acevedo, is one that proficiently weaves a triumphant story of two
Review: Poetic Passages in Shatter Me Make For Powerful Read
Juliette’s touch can kill. That’s why she was locked up in a cell after she accidentally killed a toddler. But
Review: Fahrenheit 451 Is A Chilling Story Where Books Are Illegal
Firemen are known for their work putting out flames and saving people and homes. But if instead – what if
Review: Ashley Bryan’s ABC of African American Poetry
Coretta Scott King Award winning book Ashley Bryan’s ABC of African American Poetry is a compilation of stanzas and excerpts
Review: Divergent Is The First Thrilling Installment In Dystopian Series
When the world is separated by different societal groups who each have their own morals, Tris learns that she is
Concrete Rose Is A Powerful Story That Shows How Choices Can Become Consequences
You’ve probably read or heard about the bestselling novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. In her latest novel,
Join Me For Poetry Event Next Week: Sign Up To Share Your Poems
One of my favorite types of writing is verse. I’ve always liked poetry, having read Emily Dickinson and Shel Silverstein
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