Category Archives: Book recommendation

Star-Crossed – Book Recommendation

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Joanna

Title: Star-Crossed Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, March, 2017 Ages: 9-13 Themes: family, friendship, 8th grade theater production, crushes, LGBTQIA, Romeo & Juliet     Opening: “It wasn’t about me, I knew. But still.” Synopsis: Mattie, a star student and … Continue reading →

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Tony and His Elephants – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Joanna

Title: Tony and His Elephants, Best Friends Forever Text and photos by: Cathleen Burnham Published by: Crickhollow and Crispin Books, April 2017 Themes/Topics: elephants, baby animals, environmental conservation, Thailand, youth activism, wild animal rescue Genre: Nonfiction – 32 pages Suitable for ages: … Continue reading →

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The March Against Fear – Book Recommendation

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Joanna

Title: The March Against Fear – The Last Great Walk of the Civil Rights Movement and the Emergence of Black Power Author: Ann Bausum Publisher: National Geographic Ages: 11-18 Themes: civil rights movement, protesting, marching, black power, march against fear, James Meredith, Mississippi, 1966 ……………………………………………………………….. … Continue reading →

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