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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Maya and the Robot
Maya’s nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won’t be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends.
She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems to be changing, she finds a robot named Ralph in the back of Mr. Mac’s convenience store closet. Once she uses her science skills to get him up and running, a whole new world of connection opens up as Ralph becomes a member of her family and Maya begins to step into her power. In this touching novel, Eve L. Ewing melds together a story about community, adapting to change, and the magic of ingenuity that reminds young readers that they can always turn to their own curiosity when feeling lost.
Maya’s nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year won’t be anything like the last. For the first time since kindergarten, her best friends Jada and MJ are placed in a different class without her, and introverted Maya has trouble making new friends.
She tries to put on a brave face since they are in fifth grade now, but Maya is nervous! Just when too much seems to be changing, she finds a robot named Ralph in the back of Mr. Mac’s convenience store closet. Once she uses her science skills to get him up and running, a whole new world of connection opens up as Ralph becomes a member of her family and Maya begins to step into her power. In this touching novel, Eve L. Ewing melds together a story about community, adapting to change, and the magic of ingenuity that reminds young readers that they can always turn to their own curiosity when feeling lost.
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Graphic Novels - Fantastic additions to any collection!
Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd uses inspiration from her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
Since she can’t go to A-má, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-má to her by winning the grand prize in a kids’ cooking contest to pay for A-má’s plane ticket! There’s just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food.
And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she’s determined to channel her inner Julia Child. Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-má, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too?
By going to Jarett Lerner's Home page, you will meet the author:
"Hi, and thanks for stopping by my website! My name is Jarrett, and I write and illustrate books about farting robots, superheroic taco ingredients, and other very serious matters. On this site you can find information about me, my books, what I’m up to now, and where I’ll be headed next. You can also find a ton of fun activity pages and a whole bunch of free art. You can also drop me a line — and please do. I love to hear from readers!
There are a couple of other places you can find me on the internet, too. If you’re on Twitter or Instagram, look for me at @Jarrett_Lerner. I also spend a lot of time hanging out at the MG Book Village, of which I am a proud co-founder. I hope you’ll visit!"
Do you love a murder mystery?
Before I read YA and middle-grade books, I was an avid murder mystery reader. I read books by Sue Grafton, Patricia Cornwell, Tony Hillerman, James Patterson. I even liked Agatha Christie, the true Who-Done-It writer.
Now that I "don't read grown-up books anymore" (my famous line), I have found a genre that appeals to my inner sleuth. Two authors are killin' it with their intrigue, plot twists, and just plain awesome mysteries: Holly Jackson and Karen McManus.
Their parents are all clear on one point—not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious—and dark—their family's past is.
The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over—and this summer, the cousins will learn everything.
Pip is not a detective anymore.
With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.
But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night, the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.
The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way... and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late?
Holly Jackson talks all things Good Girl, Bad Blood!:
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Class Act
Another phenomenal story with perfect illustrations. The winner of last year's ALA book of the year, Jerry Craft, is a talented storyteller. The author/illustrator uses images to enhance his storytelling, which deals with the issues of diversity, microaggression,s and the age-old issue of fitting in.
Another example of how Graphic Novels are a new approach to literature....maybe even better!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Class Act, the sequel to New Kid.
Happy Reading!
Love in English
I received this book as an ARC and was immediately drawn in.
The journey of the main character, struggling to master the English language and new relationships (when you really don't understand half the words people use) made her vulnerable and brave at the same time.
Then, at the end of each chapter, the author uses poetry to share the main character's emotions.....so clever.
This book is perfect for middle-grade and YA readers. This might be of particular interest to readers interested in gaining a diverse perspective on the immigrant experience (not the struggles of the journey but the struggles of adapting).
Definitely, a "light" read, with no controversy.
I loved this book and highly recommend it!!!
Happy Reading!
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Love & Olives
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