This month I’m posting new releases in poetry that I’ve read and enjoyed.
Bob Raczka’s Wet Cement is delightful collection of concrete poems. A whimsical blend of words and art. A must-have for every library. My favorites were “Hanger” and “Corners.”
Loved this book!… Read More
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Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish is a heartwarming middle grade story about friendship and loss and the quest for answers. And bonus: there are jellyfish! Which happen to be my favorite animal on the planet.
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Tim Tingle‘s How I Became a Ghost is the moving story of a Choctaw boy who is walking the Trail of Tears. It’s vivid, sparse, powerful, and moving. If you like stories about bravery … Read More
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Noelle Stevenson‘s Nimona YA Graphic Novel
So funny and scary and warm and wonderful. I loved this, loved this, loved this. Looking for a strong female lead? Look no further.… Read More
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The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz
YA Historical
Such a wonderful story, rich with details, and full of character. Terrific voice. Historical fiction at its best.… Read More
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Mean Girl Meltdown by Lindsay Eyre
MG Contemporary
Hilarious antics! Beautiful friendships! Sylvie Scruggs is the best. Run out to get this one ASAP.… Read More
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The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina
YA Magical Realism
Girl who leaves her mountain village to work for a rich lady in the city. Her brother goes missing and she and her love … Read More
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Melina Marchetta’s Lumatere series (Finnikin of the Rock)
YA fantasy trilogy
I loved this series so much, especially the first book. Amazing characters! Interesting story. Fun plot-twists.… Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han and its sequel P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
YA contemporary
I love it when an author can make me change my mind about something … Read More
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
YA Fantasy
Girl becomes a slave to school director to save her brother and might be falling in love with the wrong guy.
Exciting story! Loved the world she … Read More