Author Archives: Joanna

The Meaning of Birds/Le Secret du Colibri – YA Book Recommendation

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joanna

June Pride is upon us. And I am mourning the cancelation of New York’s March for the first time in 50 years. And it is their 50th anniversary! I have attended every year since moving here. But I still have the … Continue reading →

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This Raindrop – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Joanna

Title: This Raindrop Has a Billion Stories to Tell Author: Linda Ragsdale Illustrator: Srimalie Bassani  Publisher: Flowerpot Press, 2020 Ages: 4-8 Nonfiction Themes: raindrops, water cycle, water, stories, writing tools Opening: A raindrop has billions of stories to tell. In fact, THIS raindrop has been … Continue reading →

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Plenty of Hugs – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Joanna

Title: Plenty of Hugs Author: Fran Manushkin Illustrator: Kate Alizadeh  Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2020 Ages: 3-5 Themes: moms, children, hugs, parenting, lgbtqia+ Opening: Look up, The sun shines on everyone There are plenty of fish in the sea There’s a buzz for … Continue reading →

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