Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of liked Of Princes and Promises by Sandhya Menon and That Weekend by Kara Thomas. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcJktVJfgHk&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrpfwrH8yg

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I was looking forward to reading Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, but, unfortunately, this book did not live up to my expectations.   Title: Kisses and CroissantsAuthor: Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Mia, a seventeen-year-old American, enrolls in an elite ballet program in Paris. Mia dreams of being a …

For Your Consideration: Alex Award

Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m here to share with you a book that is eligible to 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 Alex Awards that honors books written for …

A Taste For Love by Jennifer Yen

Hi All! It's Becky. I recently read A Taste For Love by Jennifer Yen, and this book was a quick, and adorable romance. Title: A Taste For LoveAuthor: Jennifer YenNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Liza Yang dreams of becoming a pastry chef, but her restaurateur parents demand she study something more practical. Liza …

Mock Mondays: Printz Award

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's selection for a Mock Printz Book. Title: Intial Insult Author: Mindy McGinnis Summary: Tress Montor lives with her grandfather at his exotic animal zoo, after her parents disappeared seven years ago. The only person who may have answers about her parents is Felicity Turnado, and she isn't …

Skim by Mariko Tamaki

Hi Everyone! I recently read the graphic novel Skim by Mariko Tamaki, and, unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. Title: SkimAuthor: Mariko TamakiIllustrator: Jilliam Tamki Summary: Kimberly “Skim” Keiko Cameron is trying to get through year 10. However, the year is tarnished with the suicide of a classmate, unrequited love, and a difficult friendship. Review: The …

TBR Thursdays: The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell by Jordan Sonnenblick

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I am always looking for good tween boy books, so this one made its way onto my radar. Title: The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell Author: Jordan Sonnenblick Summary: In this semi-autobiographical (it is shelved as fiction in my library, so who knows where the truth begins and ends), Sonnenblick …

Mister Impossible by Maggie Stiefvater

Hi everyone! It's Becky. I am a huge fan of Maggie Stiefvater's Raven Cycle Series, and I have eagerly devoured her spin-off series, Dreamer Trilogy. Unfortunately, for me, the spin-off hasn't lived up to the original. Title: Mister ImpossibleAuthor: Maggie StiefvaterNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ronan Lynch is on a mission to save the …

Teen Graphic Novel Review: Displacement by Kiku Hughes

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my take on this novel, check out Becky's review from a few month's ago. Title: Displacement Author: Kiku Hughes Summary: Kiku is on vacation in San Francisco with her mother. While sightseeing, they are also attempting to visit her deceased grandmother's childhood home. A fog rolls in, which isn't …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my Newbery potential pick for this month. Title: Red, White and Whole Author: Rajani LaRocca Summary: Reha stands between two worlds, her white school friends and her Indian family and friends. She works to successfully navigate the expectations of both her school life and home life. Reha's mother becomes …