Review and giveaway of the middle-grade fantasy, Wand by Landra Jennings.
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The Girl Who Loved Poutine: A Picture Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
Lori Keating reviews Lorna Schultz Nicholson's lovely picture book about a favorite Canadian food.
The Little Red Chair: A Picture Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
REVIEW The Little Red Chair written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by Alexandra Thompson (Sleeping Bear Press: 2024) revolves around a worn-out chair yearning for love. Displayed in a vintage store window, the chair longs for a home where it will be cherished and loved by a family. At home, Mia and her mother work together to breathe new… Continue reading The Little Red Chair: A Picture Book Review by Lori Keating and a Giveaway
The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway
From the publisher: There are some friends you never forget. It's the summer of 1955. For Ethan Harper, a biracial kid raised mostly by his White father, race has always been a distant conversation. When he's sent to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in small-town Alabama, his blackness is suddenly front and… Continue reading The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones: A MG Review and Audiobook Giveaway
ICE CREAM EVERYWHERE: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway by Lori Keating, Picture Book Passionaire
Lori Keating reviews Judy Campbell-Smith's book, ICE CREAM EVER&WHERE
The Companion Guide for The Emotion Thesaurus + A Giveaway!
Introducing The Emotional Amplifier Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi.
Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy- A Review by Guest Blogger, Helen Wheeler, and a Giveaway!
REVIEW If you like a ghost/scary story told in a verse format and you're in 4th - 7th grade then the book The Haunting of Lake Lucy is perfect for you. This book was a very well-written horror story for people who like a little spook. The book is about Jayce and Evie who are… Continue reading Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy- A Review by Guest Blogger, Helen Wheeler, and a Giveaway!
THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Beth Anderson is no stranger to my blog. Her outstanding nonfiction biographies find little-known stories within a historical character's well-known life. Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! (Calkins Creek, 2024) is her latest contribution to her other great curriculum resources for grades 2-5. The engaging illustrations by Jeremy Holmes amplify the text and… Continue reading THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: A Picture Book Review and Giveaway
Building Picture Books
Did I hook you with that title? Did you think this blog post was going to be about how to create a picture book? Homonyms can be clever--and difficult for English language learners! In this case, I'm using "building" as an adjective. The spring issue of Talking Story is coming out next week and Rebecca Wheeler… Continue reading Building Picture Books
YOU CAN SEE IT HERE FIRST — A COVER REVEAL of the RE-RELEASE OF CRAZY by Linda Phillips
It is always an honor for me when an author allows me the privilege of sharing the cover of their book with the world. This time, I'm giving you a first peek at my friend Linda Phillips' new cover for the re-release of her YA novel, CRAZY. Isn't it stunning?It's hard to believe that this poignant novel… Continue reading YOU CAN SEE IT HERE FIRST — A COVER REVEAL of the RE-RELEASE OF CRAZY by Linda Phillips