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: Change Sings Encourages Optimism And Doing Good For The World
Earlier this year, Amanda Gorman graced the stage with her stunning poem at the presidential inauguration. Even today, her words
Review: Rebound Is Another Kwame Alexander Masterpiece
In the fiction novel Rebound, by Kwame Alexander, a boy named Charlie “Chuck” Bell struggles to rebound from a tragedy
Review: How It Happens Views Racism Through 3 Generations of Black Women
How It Happens is an intriguing new book by Jean Alicia Elster that explores racism through three generations of Black
Review: Better With Butter Is Relatable To Anyone With Anxiety
Marvel worries about anything and everything. She worries about earthquakes, speaking in public, amusement park rides — and not well
Review: Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel Is Filled With Emotion And Suspense
Sometimes, when I’m anxious about something, I make “deals” with the universe. I tell the universe that if I do
Review: The Hundred Penny Box Is A Bittersweet Tale Of A Special Bond
This Newbery Honor-winning book is short, but is filled with all the right stuff – emotion, poignant characters, and a
Review: Monday’s Not Coming Is A Thriller That Shines A Light On Real-Life Issues
Claudia Coleman and Monday Charles were the best of friends. They were inseparable, and did everything together. So when Monday
Review: Something To Say Is Filled With Emotion, Heart, and Triumphs
This unforgettable middle-grade novel, Something To Say, will have readers cheering on lovable characters who feel like your best friends.
Review: Pride Highlights Life Of Activist Who Fought For Equality
Complete with colorful pictures and inspiring words, author Rob Sanders and illustrator Steven Salerno come together to weave a story
Review: Not Quite Snow White Emphasizes Believing In Yourself Despite Outside Voices
This book gave me deja vu of when I was the lead in my middle school play, Peter Pan. Being
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