Mock Mondays (but on a Tuesday): Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne

Title: Chlorine Sky Author: Mahogany L. Browne Summary: This novel-in-verse explores the life and friendship of a young woman. There a many ways for friendships to end and this novel explores this loss. Printz Considerations: This novel was well written and developed. It explores issues related to sexism, racism, colorism through solid writing. Readers experience …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we agree about Havoc by Mary Lindsey but we disagree about 10 Truths and a Dare by Ashley Elston. We received eARCs of these book from the publishers in exchange for honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlazR8REkio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnUDL4Ym_Qk

Teen Book Review: Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This book has been waiting for me to read it for months. I finally got to it. Title: Sanctuary Authors: Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher Summary: In the near future, a certain wall-obsessed president has been elected for his third term. Everyone is implanted with a chip that speaks to their …

Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own Voices

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I was looking for good YA non-fiction, and I stumbled across Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own Voices by Masuma Ahuja, which left a lasting impression on me.  Title: Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own VoicesAuthor: Masuma Ahuja Summary: Masuma Ahuja presents the stories of girls from around the …

For Your Consideration: Stonewall Book Award

Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m here to share with you a book that I think should be considered for an American Library Association Youth Media Award which we don’t cover on our Mock Mondays. This week I will be sharing a book that can be considered for the Stonewall Book Award which honors books with …

Love in English by Maria E. Andreu

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I found Love in English on Overdrive and it sounded like a great audiobook. Unfortunately, the story didn't quite work for me.      Title: Love in EnglishAuthor: Maria E. AndreuNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ana and her mother have just moved from their home in Argentina to join her father …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Watch List

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I haven't had a chance to finish any middle grade novels recently, I am still catching up on last year's Printz. I have several books I have waiting for me to finish that are strong contenders on my watch list. Amber & Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz Set in Ancient Greece, …

Video Time: Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson

The video in which we disappear about Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoICaCCq7II

Truth of the Matter by Jamie Beck

Hi All! It's Becky. I recently finished Truth of the Matter by Jamie Beck, which proved to be different than I expected.  Title: The Truth of the MatterAuthor: Jamie BeckNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Anne Sullivan was settled in her life until her husband announced he was leaving her for his mistress. Anne moves into …

TBR Thursdays: Apple: Skin to the Core by Eric Gansworth

Hey all, it's Sarah! I have been meaning to read this book since I saw it on many mock lists. Once it was honored with Printz recognition, I knew I had to read this book. Title: Apple: Skin to the Core Author: Eric Gansworth Summary: This memoir brings the reader through Gansworth's life growing up …