REVIEW A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop, (Sleeping Bear Press) is a delightful book packed with facts about Asian culture. Each page features a letter from the alphabet, accompanied by engaging rhyming text and historical, cultural information in the sidebar. In the opening… Continue reading A is For Asian American: Read this Awesome Book Review by Lori Keating
I'm happy to introduce a new young book reviewer to you. Lucie B. read Riley Cross's new chapter book, THE SWAMP OF DOOM: The Cursed Champions Club Book One. (Monarch: 2024) and here's what she thought. REVIEW This story presents a girl named Blip (short for Bad Luck Princess) who lives in a small, mythical… Continue reading The Swamp of Doom: A Review by Lucie B., a New Guest Blogger
Back in June, I posted Stacey Bartlett's cover reveal and author interview. Today guest blogger, Ginger Dennison, reviews this contemporary romance that deals with a tough topic: domestic abuse. FREE SINGS THE SEA (Monarch Educational Press, 2024) will make a thought-provoking gift to a special teenager in your life. REVIEW Picture a worst-case scenario. Rural Carolinas,… Continue reading FREE SINGS THE SEA: A YA Book Review by Guest Blogger, Ginger Dennison
REVIEW Some Days Are Yellow written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Michelle Lee , (Sleeping Bear Press) is a charming rhyming tale that captures the highs and lows of everyday life. I appreciate Slade’s ability to depict the ups and downs of daily life in a concise manner, portraying the different challenges we face each day. Slade’s approach is… Continue reading SOME DAYS ARE YELLOW: An SEL Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
Lori Keating reviews JUST FLOWERS.
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