Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I recently finished Pride by Ibi Zoboi and after letting it sit for a couple of days I am here to tell you all about it. Title: Pride Author: Ibi Zoboi Summary: In a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, seventeen-year-old Zuri Benitez lives in Brooklyn with her parents and …

The Red Ribbon by Lucy Adlington

Hello everyone, it's Sarah! I received this novel from the publisher at SLJ Live this year, in exchange for an honest review. I tend to download a slew of eARCs during SLJ Live without even really knowing what I am looking at. I have finally started to read these books....maybe a few months later than …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Title: What Do You Do With a Voice Like That?: The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan Author: Chris Barton Illustrator: Ekua Holmes Summary: Barbara Jordan grew up in Texas, during the 1940s. Very early on, she realized the power of her rich, full voice. She began using this talent to …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of like My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life by Rachel Cohn but we disagreed on This Lie Will Kill You by Chelsea Pitcher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYdHUL4l8Bc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03buSNKvm9w

Freshmen by Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah. I received this ARC from the publisher at my librarian book buzz, in exchange for an honest review. This novel can also be found under the guise of Freshers, as it was published in another country originally. Summary: Phoebe and Luke are two of the many students beginning college this year. …

A Date With Darcy by Tiffany Schmidt

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I just recently finished the audio book for Tiffany Schmidt's "A Date With Darcy" and I am here to share my thoughts with everyone. Title: A Date With Darcy Author: Tiffany Schmidt Note: I listened to the audio book. Summary: Merrilee Campbell loves books and she believes book boyfriends are …

TBR Update: Slave Day by Rob Thomas

Hi All!  It's Becky, here.  I am a huge fan of Veronica Mars so I was thrilled when I found Slave Day on Edelweiss.  The book is written by the creator of my beloved show so I had high expectation.  Unfortunately, I never got a chance to read the book but five month later I'm finally able …

Book Review: Rebound by Kwame Alexander

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I just read the latest from Kwame Alexander in the Crossover Series and here are my thoughts about it. Title: Rebound Author: Kwame Alexander Summary: In 1988, Charlie Bell is just trying to survive.  It has been just a few months since his beloved father died and he hasn't been …

You Don’t Know Everything, Jilly P! by Alex Gino

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I was super excited to hear that Alex Gino had a new book coming out. I enjoyed George and with the societal issues that were to be tackled in this novel, I couldn't wait to read it. I received this ARC at BEA in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Jilly …

Mock Mondays: Printz

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  I'm back to share with everyone a book that I feel should be considered for the Printz Award.  For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year.  You can find more …