Books for Banned Books Week

Hi All! It’s Becky. One of my favorite book celebrations is Banned Book Week. I love highlighting books that some people may have limited access to because of politics outside their control. Banned Books are books that have, for many reasons, have been misunderstood, and I love that I have the opportunity to highlight some …

Middle Grade Book Review: Roll With It by Jamie Sumner

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I listened to this audiobook in one day because I couldn't put it down. Title: Roll With It Author: Jamie Sumner Summary: Ellie and her mother are going to her grandparents' house for Christmas, and little do her grandparents know, but they will be staying longer. Ellie's grandfather is suffering from …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my Newbery mock pick for the month. In case you need a refresh of the award, it is an award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution for children’s literature. Book considered for this award must be aimed at an audience from birth …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we like Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright but we love In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren. We received an ARC of Twins through a Publishers' Weekly Giveaway and we received eARCs of In a Holidaze from the publisher as well as an ARC through a Goodreads giveaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=porKi2rHuxE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yprYoA1LlQ

Children’s Book Review: Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I have totally been loving all of Watson's books, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on her newest. Title: Ways to Make Sunshine Author: Renée Watson Summary: Ryan is a chef in the making. Her best times are trying out new recipes. She loves her friends and her home, …

What’s Your Sign: Libra Books

Happy September everyone! It is once again time for our monthly list of books that go perfectly with your astrological sign. This time were are looking at the sign Libra. If your birthday falls between September 22 and October 23, you were born under the sign known for hospitality, flirtatious, unreliable, romantic, and being just. …

TBR Thursday: Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Hi All! It's Becky, again. I didn't hear a lot of buzz around Rachel Lynn Solomon's newest book Today Tonight Tomorrow but the copies have been flying off the shelf at my library and I knew I had to read it. This book was a delightful surprise. Title: Today Tonight TomorrowAuthor: Rachel Lynn SolomonNote: I …

Sister of the Chosen One by Colleen Oakes & Erin Armknecht Blog Tour

Hi All! It's Becky. I was lucky enough to be included in the blog tour for the new book by Colleen Oakes and Erin Armknecht. Here's the scoop: Sister of the Chosen One by Colleen Oakes & Erin Armknecht Genre: YA Sci-fi/FantasyRelease Date: September 22nd 2020 Official Summary:"Action-packed, empowering, and comic-book vivid, Sister of the …

Teen Book Review: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I am so happy that NetGalley has added audio ARCs to their platform. I was able to get this title through them and I am so glad I listened to it. Summary: Based on Salaam's own experience, as part of the exonerated five, this book follows Amal, a young African American …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award

Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's suggestion for Caldecott. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. I can't wait for the illustrator to receive a life-time acheivement award somewhere along the way, because …