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 …

Mock Mondays Sarah’s Watch List

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! We just finished with last award's season and now it is time to get started with the next one. I am trying to read early and often, in hopes that I will find that diamond in the rough. Here are a few titles that have made my ALA Youth Media Awards …

Mock Mondays: What Should Win

Hey all, it's Sarah! The announcement of the winners for the 2021 ALA Youth Media Awards is almost here.  Like the groundhog that predicts the Super Bowl winners, I try to pick the upcoming winners of these awards. Typically, I have some sense of what will most likely win, but this year it is hard …

Mock Award Books I Haven’t Read Yet

Hey, it's Sarah! The award season is almost upon us and I have so many books I want to read before it gets here. I still don't think I have found the winner yet, so I am going to try to pick up speed to read through my outstanding mock books. I hope to get …

Mock Monday’s Printz Award

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  Welcome to Mock Monday: 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 information here. Here is my selection: Title: Cemetery BoysAuthor: Aiden ThomasSummary: Yadriel summoned …

TBR Thursday: The Whitsun Daughters by Carrie Mesrobian

Hey all, it's Sarah! Carrie Mesrobian has a way of shining light on untold stories and gritty truths. She doesn't shy away from the messy or taboo, especially as it relates to sexuality. I am always ready for a new novel by her. Title: The Whitsun Daughters Author: Carrie Mesrobian Summary: Poppy, Lilah, and Daisy …

Mock Mondays: Printz Award

Hiya all!  It's Sarah! Welcome to Mock Monday: 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 information here. Here are my graphic novel themed selections for this month: Title: …

Mock Mondays: Printz Award

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  Welcome to Mock Monday: 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 information here. Here is my selection: Title: The Black KidsAuthor: Christina Hammonds Reed …

Mock Mondays: Printz

Hi everyone, it's Sarah. It is time for this month's Mock Printz selection. If you need a refresher on what the award recognizes you can find more info on the American Library Association's website here. Briefly though, it is an award give to the best example of teen literature from the previous year. This novel …

What We’re Excited About: September Books!

Hi Everyone!  Summer is winding down and the kids soon will be heading back to school (in person or virtually).  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 …