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: Pippa Park Manages Friendship, Crushes In This Middle Grade Novel
Seventh-grader Pippa is a funny, quirky, and kind young girl who earns a scholarship to a fancy private school because
Review: Book Tells True Story Of Jewish Boy Who Created A Language Of Hope And Unity
Many kids like to make up their own languages, and communicate with their friends or siblings in their newfound dialect.
Review: The Legend of Leelanau Is A Captivating Legend About Michigan
According to a legend, there is a beautiful place where enchanted forest paths lie and gentle laughter floats like bells
Guest Blog: Big Nate Is A Funny Graphic Novel Series For People With Silly Personalities
Note From Elena Reads: My younger brother has been really getting into the Big Nate graphic novel series, so I
Review: These Hands Pass History From One Generation To The Next
Today is Father’s Day, a day where fathers and father figures are celebrated and appreciated for all their hard work.
Review: Losing A Pet Is Hard, These Books Can Help
When a pet dies, it is very sad and heartbreaking to see them go. You know they can’t live forever,
Book Lover: Alex Reeve Turned Her Quarantine Hobby Into A Bookstagram Page
Alex Reeve is a 23-year-old from St. Paul, Minnesota who loves books. Last year, she read 99 of them, and
My interview with “New Kid” Author Jerry Craft
I’m so excited I got chance to talk with award-winning author Jerry Craft. We discussed everything from getting kids to
Review: New Kid’s Companion Is Another Great Craft Graphic Novel
Jerry Craft is back at it with another great graphic novel, Class Act. This book is a New Kid companion,
Elena Reads Turns 4!
It’s hard to believe I’ve been doing this blog for four years!! Friday will mark my 4-year-annivesary. A lot has
Elena Reads and Reviews 