The Anti-Book by Raphael Simon

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I just finished listening to the audiobook of The Anti-Book by Raphael Simon. The book had a great message, but I'm not sure about the intended audience. Title: The Anti-BookAuthor: Raphael SimonNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Mickey is mad at his family, his life, the world. Mickey gets a notebook that …

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The videos in which we disagree about You'd Be Home by Kathleen Glasgow, we kind of liked No Words by Meg Cabot and Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman and we wanted more from Once More Upon at Time by Roshani Chokshi. We received eARCs of these book from the publisher in exchange for an …

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 …

Middle Grade Book Review: Starfish by Lisa Fipps

Hey all, it's Sarah! Title: Starfish Author: Lisa Fipps Summary: Ellie has rules for being a fat girl, the only thing that will help her survive. Most people in her life body shame her, except for her father and her best friend, who is moving away. Ellie's mother is the worst bully of all, she …

Just Pretend by Tori Sharp

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I am always on the lookout for a good Raina Telgemeier read-a-like. I was thrilled when I found Just Pretend on NetGalley, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations.   Title: Just PretendAuthor: Tori SharpNote: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest …

Graphic Novel Review: Cub by Cynthia L Copeland

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I am on the quest to find the best teen graphic novels for 2021. Along the way, I have decided to just order everything that looks slightly promising. Some turn out to be too old, too young, too adult...it is a very Goldilocks quest. If you have any favorites comment with …

Middle Grade Book Review: The One Thing You’d Save by Linda Sue Park

Hey everyone, I am working on a few mock lists for this upcoming award's season and this novel appeared on several of those lists. Title: The One Thing You'd Save Author: Linda Sue Park Illustrator: Robert Sae-Heng Summary: If your house was on fire and your family was safe, what one item would you save? …

Simon B. Rhymin’ by Dwayne Reed

Hi All! It's Becky. I just finished listening to an eARC of the audiobook Simon B. Rhymin'.  This book had potential but in some ways, I found it frustrating.   Title: Simon B. Rhymin'Author: Dwayne ReedNote: I received an eARC of this audiobook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Simon Barnes is …

Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk

Hi Everyone! It’s Becky. I have spent the last few weeks feverishly trying to read all the books getting award buzz. I just finished the audiobook of Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk which is getting Newbery buzz. This book adds an important story to the world of youth literature, and it may get notice by the …

King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender

Hi Everyone! It’s Becky. I have spent the last few weeks feverishly trying to read all the books getting award buzz. I just finished the audiobook of King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Calendar which is getting Newbery buzz. This book adds an important story to the world of youth literature, and it may get notice …