Author Archives: Joanna

I Am Here Now – YA, book recommendation

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joanna

Title: I Am Here Now Author: Barbara B0ttner Publisher: Imprint, 2020 Ages: 13+ Format/Genre: Fiction in verse Themes: coming-of-age, The Bronx, the sixties, art, dysfunctional families, teenage angst, abuse, semi-autobiographical Reviewed from a copy sent from the author Favorite Quotes: I have, despite everything,or … Continue reading →

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It Feels Good to Be Yourself – PPBF Pride Month

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Joanna

Title: It Feels Good to Be Yourself, A Book about Gender Identity Author: Theresa Thorn  Illustrator: Noah Grigni Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2019 Ages: 5-8 Format/Genre: nonfiction Themes: gender identity, being yourself, lgbtqia+, transgender, nonbinary Opening: This is Ruthie. She’s a transgender girl. That … Continue reading →

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Our Planet! – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Joanna

Title: Our Planet! There’s No Place Like Earth Author: Stacy McAnulty  Illustrator: David Litchfield Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 2022 Ages: 4-8 Format/Genre: nonfiction Themes: planets, Earth, climate, climate change, energy, renewable energy, flora, fauna, solar system Opening: Hi, I’m Earth.Also known as Planet Awesome.Also … Continue reading →

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