Category Archives: children’s books

Maybe He Just Likes You – Middle Grade Book Recommendation

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Joanna

Title: Maybe He Just Likes you Author: Barbara Dee  Publisher: Aladdin, October 1st 2019 Ages: 10-14 Themes: #MeTooK12, #MeToo, sexual harassment, bullying, middle grade, finding one’s voice, support, boundaries, consent, Thank you to the publisher for my review copy. Favorite Quote: I also understand that … Continue reading →

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Stonewall – Perfect Picture Book Friday for Pride Month

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Joanna

Title: Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution Author: Rob Sanders Illustrator: Jamey Christoph  Publisher: Random House, 2019 Ages: 5-8 Themes: civil rights, lgbtqia+ history, New York, equal rights, Stonewall, 50 years anniversary of Stonewall Opening: Two stables houses, side by side. For more … Continue reading →

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The Boy and the Bindi – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Joanna

Title: The Boy and the Bindi Author: Vivek Shraya Illustrator: Rajni Perera  Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press, 2016 Ages: 3-7 Themes: gender non-conforming, non-binary, bindi, Indians, lgbtqia, Pride, gender identity, South Asia, belonging, identity Opening: Have you seen my Ammi’s dot? It’s a bright and … Continue reading →

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