Category Archives: Book recommendation

Violets are Blue – MG Book Recommendation

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Violets are Blue Author: Barbara Dee Publisher: Aladdin, 28th Sept. 2021 Ages: 8-11 283 pages.  Genre: Middle Grade realistic contemporary fiction ARC review copy from publisher Themes: divorce, parental addiction, pills addiction, middle school, makeup artists, secrets, friendships, forgiveness, family, SUD (substance use … Continue reading →

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Together We March – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Together We March, 25 Protest Movements that Marched into History Author: Leah Henderson Illustrator: Tyler feder Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2021 Ages: 8-11 40 pages.  Genre: nonfiction Themes: marching, peaceful protests, justice, black lives matter, being heard, mother jones, great thunberg, children’s … Continue reading →

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Over The Shop – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joanna

Title: Over the Shop Author: Jon Arno Lawson Illustrator: Qin Leng Publisher: Candlewick, 2021 Ages: 4-8 40 pages.  Genre: wordless fiction Themes: lgbtqia+, trans, grandparents, acceptance, community, companionship, differences, Opening: Synopsis: The first few spreads show us a day in the life of a young … Continue reading →

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