Monthly Archives: November 2016

SNOWBIRDS – Book Recommendation

Title: Snowbirds Written by:  Crissa-Jean Chappell Published by: Merit Press, January 2017 Themes: Amish, Old Order Amish, Rumspringa, friendship, LARPing Ages: 12+ Reviewed from an ARC, which I received from the publisher in exchange for an impartial review. Opening: All … Continue reading

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Tell Me A Tattoo Story – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Title: Tell Me a Tattoo Story Written by: Alison McGhee Illustrated by: Eliza Wheeler Published by: Chronicle Books, 2016 Themes/Topics: tattoos, fathers and sons, personal history Suitable for ages: 5-7 Opening: You wanna see my tattoos? Synopsis: This is a modern father-son love story. The … Continue reading

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Shadra Strickland – Illustrator Interview

I have been a Shadra Strickland fan for a while and when I saw some of the art for LOVING vs VIRGINIA, I knew I needed to invite her on my blog. [JM] Illustrator or author/illustrator? If the latter, do … Continue reading

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