Category Archives: Uncategorized

48 Hour MG READATHON: Update #2

Start Time: 10 AM on July 15, 2022 Elapsed Time: 12 Hours Books Read Since Last Update: 4 Total Books Read: 7 Note: Gaining Traction…

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

48 Hour MG READATHON: Update #1

Start Time: 10 AM Elapsed Time: 6 Hours Books Read During this Time Period: 3 Total Books Read: 3 Note: A slow start:

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

SHARK STUFF

The first title in the new “Can’t Get enough” series from National Geographic Kids is sure to enthrall and entertain middle grade readers and even us adults. Perfect for summer reading or any other time of the year. This is … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

ULTIMATE BOOK OF THE FUTURE Blog Tour

Welcome to the Ultimate Book of the Future Blog Tour! Ultimate Book of the Future by Stephanie Warren Drimmer Is the perfect book for fans of sci-fi, budding engineers and scientists, lovers of futuristic movies and pop culture, and anyone … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

WHAT CAN I SAY?

A powerful and helpful guide for ages 10 and up. Eight chapters take readers through different situations as they interact with others. Here’s the lineup: HOW TO GREET, MEET, AND PART HOW TO HAVE A CONVERSATION HOW TO GET ALONG … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

THE SISTERS OF LUNA ISLAND

Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur is the last of a long line of aromages: witches who blend scents into practical charms using aromagic. But ever since a terrible accident injured her father and damaged Luna Island, Marigold and her sisters, Birdie and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

HOPE WINS

Twenty-two authors of children’s books share a personal story about an event in their life. One that changed who they would become and gave them the strength to take on what they loved. Most happened when they were a child … Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, non fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 3 Comments

WAVE

A novel in prose has to have several qualities to capture my interest. Like all story telling formats, there needs to be a connection to the characters. Next, the prose has to go beyond being a collection of poetic lines—a … Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

REBEL GIRLS—CLIMATE WARRIORS

In paperback format, this eye opening account of 25 woman explains how the world’s leading activists, authors, and scientists are helping combat climate change. I spotted a few recognizable names like Greta Thunberg and Margaret Atwood, but most were my … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT

Shirley Chisholm was familiar only in name for me. What a pleasure it was to read the life story of this remarkable lady who blazed new paths and understandings to those less fortunate. Her bold way of speaking led to … Continue reading

Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments