A review of Nancy Stewart's new MG novel, ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON.
Tag: friendships
THE BLACKBIRD GIRLS by Anne Blankman: A MG Review and Giveaway
We all have them. Books that stick in our heads after we've read the last page. Maybe it's the characters, the world-building, the settings, or the amazing way the author weaves together the plot. For me, it's all of those plus a story that touches my heart. This, my friends, is my latest favorite read:Published… Continue reading THE BLACKBIRD GIRLS by Anne Blankman: A MG Review and Giveaway
HURRICAMP A MG Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta
REVIEWIt’s summer, and eleven-year-old Laura Newman, “Noodle” to her friends, is excited to arrive at Camp Hillside, where she’ll stay for four weeks. Unfortunately, the trip goes awry before it even begins. Noodle’s sister, Jill, can’t come to summer camp with her, which means Noodle is going to be left by herself for an entire… Continue reading HURRICAMP A MG Book Review by Guest Blogger, Elliott Kurta
TWO FUN PICTURE BOOKS with IMPORTANT MESSAGES: ROCK AND VOLE and WHERE'S MY COW?
I recently attended a webinar "Feel the Feelings: Crafting Picture Books" with Bethany Hegedus, author and founder of The Writing Barn. As a result, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is front and center in my brain. Bethany emphasized that readers should be able to take away kindness, empathy, understanding, bravery, and inclusion after reading picture books. Here… Continue reading TWO FUN PICTURE BOOKS with IMPORTANT MESSAGES: ROCK AND VOLE and WHERE'S MY COW?
VALENSLIME: A Picture Book Review and an Autographed Giveaway
Do you remember back in July when I reviewed Joy Keller's book Frankenslime that is illustrated by my SCBWI-Carolinas friend, Ashley Belote?I had announced that the next book in this series, Valenslime (Feiwel and Friends, 2021), would be ready in time for Valentine's Day. I am here today with a review and the perfect present for your little sweetheart!REVIEWHere is… Continue reading VALENSLIME: A Picture Book Review and an Autographed Giveaway
SHIPS, SECRETS, and SURVIVORS: A Book Review and Autographed Giveaway
In a departure from my recent run on picture book reviews, today I'm recommending, Ships, Secrets, and Survivors, a YA fantasy debut novel by co-authors Sarah Rodecker and Helena George. REVIEWIf you or a teen reader you know, enjoy stories that include a princess who would rather be a sailor; evil pirates who are related to the… Continue reading SHIPS, SECRETS, and SURVIVORS: A Book Review and Autographed Giveaway
Buddies, Bullies, and Baseball: A 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