TBR Thursdays: Thundercluk!: Chicken of Thor by Paul Tillery IV

Hi All!  It's Becky.  I was recently rearranging my book shelves and I found an ARC of Thundercluk! Chicken of Thor by Paul Tiller IV.  I'm not sure where or when I got the ARC but I knew I had to move it to the top of TBR list. Title: Thundercluk!: Chicken of Thor Author: Paul …

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Kahn

Hello Everyone!  It's Becky.  I recently listened to the audiobook of The Love and Lies of Rukhsna Ali by Sabina Kahn and I have to admit I kind of wished that I didn't.  Warning: I can't fully express my feelings about this book without giving away a few plot points.  Please, be aware that there are …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here are my selections for this month. 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. Title: Bloom Boom! Author/Photographer: April Pulley Sayre Summary: It is springtime and the flowers are finally starting …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we really liked Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritiza Moulite and we kind of like Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. Perez. We received eARCs of these book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFYpllzB3ME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYIEqzufesE

Tween Book Title: Allies by Alan Gratz

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! The tweens at my local middle school have been required to read a variety of Alan Gratz titles over the summer because he is coming to visit in the fall. I am patiently waiting an invite to the visit, because I so want to hear Gratz speak about his process. I …

Sometime After Midnight by L. Phillips

Hi All!  It's Becky.  I love books that are a take off of fairy tales so I was excited when I started reading Sometime After Midnight.  The book was super cute but quite live up to my hoped.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Sometime After Midnight Author: L. Phillips Summary: Cameron and Nate should have never …

TBR Thursdays: Prophecy by Ellen Oh

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I started reading books by Ellen Oh a few months back when I was preparing to see her at one of the book events. Her Spirit Hunters book scared me enough that I just had to go back and see what else she had written. It took some time to get …

Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I just finished read Empress of All Seasons by Emiko Jean.   I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and it was a little different then I expected.  Here are my thoughts. Title: Empress for All Seasons Author: Emiko Jean Note: I listened to the audio book. Summary: In …

Tween Title: The Whispers by Greg Howard

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I have no idea where I found this book or how I heard of it...though it is possible that it came across my radar when I was furiously looking for mock Newbery books. I listened to and read this book. Summary: Riley's mother disappeared four months ago and he was the …

What We’re Excited About: September Books

Hi Everyone!  Summer is winding down and the kids will soon be heading back to school.  What is a better way to celebrate the start of school than with exciting new books?  Here are just a few of the titles being released in September that we can't wait for Becky's List Capturing the Devil by …