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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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Lucy Volpin – Illustrator Interview

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Joanna

I asked Lucy for an interview because her publisher sent me her latest book Crocodali to review for this Friday’s Perfect Picture Book. I loved the story and art so much I sought her ought on FB. Plus, she’s a … Continue reading →

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Maybe Something Beautiful – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Joanna

Title:  Maybe Something Beautiful, How Art Transformed a Neighborhood Author: F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell Illustrator: Rafael Lopez Publisher: HMH, 2016 Ages: 4-7 Themes: art, neighborhoods, communtiy Genre: Based on a true story Opening: In the heart of a grey city, there lived a girl … Continue reading →

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