INTRODUCING A NEW GUEST BLOGGER and INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS I "met" Isabelle when I saw her interview with Irish children's fantasy author, Valinora Troy and read her review on Greg Pattridge's MMGM blog. I was so impressed with her maturity and love for books, that I asked if she would be interested in sharing her reviews… Continue reading Why ‘The Potion Experiment’ Is a Must-Read for Kids
REVIEW JUNIA, written by New York Times bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson, and illustrated by David C. Gardner, (Sleeping Bear Press) follows the story of Junia, a mule with the important task of carrying the Pack Horse librarian, Book Woman, through rugged terrains in Kentucky to deliver books to remote communities. Despite challenging conditions, Junia remains steadfast,… Continue reading JUNIA: A Heart-Warming Picture Book Review by Lori Keating
SPLASH! written by Elisa Boxer and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley, (Sleeping Bear Press) is the story of Ethelda Bleibtrey, a trailblazing swimmer who broke barriers and made waves in the world of sports. Known for her determination and resilience, Ethelda's journey began at a time when women were often discouraged from participating in competitive athletics. Despite societal expectations, she… Continue reading SPLASH! A Picture Book Review by Lori Keating
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
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.
Teen reviewer, Georgie Bartlett, gives a thumbs-up review to Lori Keating's, upper MG/YA novel, BUTTERFLY INK.
A review of Nancy Stewart's new MG novel, ME AND THE MISSOURI MOON.
Book review and giveaway of A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
Mara Scudder reviews a running, friendship book, KEEPING PACE.