Congratulations to Barbara Younger for winning CAVE DADA from last week's blog. Nikki Grimes writes powerful young adult books in verse. You'll find my reviews of Between the Lines and Words with Wings on previous posts. Now I know why she is able to write such authentic poetry. It comes from the depth of her soul and the… Continue reading Ordinary Hazards: An Audio Book Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Joyce Hostetter who won ANY GOOD THING from last week's blog. ******* REVIEW This week I have a short book (just under 100 pages) that would be perfect for the 2-4th grade boy who either a) loves baseball or b) is struggling with being bullied. In Buddies, Bullies, and Baseball, author Phyllis J. Perry authentically… Continue reading Buddies, Bullies, and Baseball: A Review and Giveaway
After watching Colby Sharp's YouTube recommendation of Barbara Dee's newest book, Maybe He Just Likes You (Simon and Schuster), I knew I wanted to read it. As I mentioned to Ms. Dee when I connected with her on Facebook, it's a book that I both love and hate. I love it because it is written so well.… Continue reading Maybe He Just Likes You- A Review and ARC Giveaway
Congratulations to Janet Davis-Castro who won HER FEARLESS RUN on last week's blog. No giveaway this week, but I hope you'll check out one of Alan Gratz's wonderful books. From the Author's Note: Project 1065 is a work of fiction set against the very real backdrop of Nazi Germany in World War II. Kristallnacht, the… Continue reading Projekt 1065: A Review And TALKING STORY Giveaways
Among the Imposters is the second book in the Shadow Children series by Margaret Haddix. Although I hadn't read the first book, Among the Hidden, Ms. Haddix's reputation is legendary and when this book was available through Recorded Books, I was glad for the opportunity to review it. As expected from an award-winning author, the reader is… Continue reading Among the Imposters: An Audio Book Review and Giveaway
For a second week in a row I'm happy to bring you another clean, contemporary YA novel. I requested The Next to Last Mistake by North Carolina author Amalie Jahn from the publisher, Light Messages, because of the racial themes. It was interesting to see how Jahn handled interracial friendships since that is a theme in my… Continue reading The Next to the Last Mistake: Review and ARC Giveaway
Thanks to Sleeping Bear Press, I receive their new picture books. This is good news for all of you--more picture books to give away! JUNK What kid (or adult, for that matter) wouldn't be drawn to a book with the title of Junk? Where most people see trash, Sylvia Samantha Wright sees possibilities. But even… Continue reading Two New Picture Books–Two Giveaways!
Congratulations to the following readers who won books: Linda Townsend won Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals by Charles Ghinga Kathleen Burkinshaw won Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe by Jo Hackl Jane Leah B. won Nature's Friend by Lindsey McDivitt Mary Housel won The Extraordinary Ordinary Moth by Darlin Gray Thanks to all… Continue reading Behind These Hands: A Review and ARC Giveaway
What if you’re an 8th grade football player who has built your reputation around bullying. You’re suddenly given the opportunity to rewind the clock and restart your life. Would you do it? That’s the problem that Chase Ambrose faces in Restart by Gordon Korman. After falling off his roof and going into a coma, he… Continue reading Restart by Gordon Korman: A Review and Audio CD Giveaway
Congratulations to Kathleen Burkinshaw who won the Audio CD, MADE YOU UP. ******** A very long time ago, a baby boy is born with a withered foot. His father, obeying the rules of his people, leaves him out in the open, presumably to die. A mother wolf adopts him and treats him like one of… Continue reading The Wolf's Boy: A Review and Autographed Giveaway