Author Archives: Katy K.

About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

Double Menopause: What Fresh Hell is This and the Menopause Manifesto

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Katy K.

In which I take on two books on the same topic for a head-to-head comparison. Continue reading →

Posted in Adult, Books, nonfiction, Print | Tagged Adult Nonfiction, Dr. Jen Gunter, menopause, women's health | 3 Comments

Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s an exciting fantasy set in Kievan Rus, just perfect for Sukkot! Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged dragons, elves, goats, historical fantasy, Jewish, Middle Grade, PTSD, Russia, youth fantasy | 6 Comments

The Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Katy K.

Moving, high-stakes middle grade historical fiction based on family history and set during Mexico’s civil war. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Historical, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged historical fiction, immigration, Latino/a, Latinx, Mexico, youth historical fiction | 3 Comments

Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Katy K.

12-year-old Nathan’s summer on the reservation gets a whole lot more interesting when he has to rescue a dying young water monster, connecting more with his Navajo culture in the process. Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged contemporary fantasy, Middle Grade, mythology, Navajo, PTSD, youth fantasy | 5 Comments

Kingston and the Magician’s Lost and Found by Rucker Moses and Theo Gangi

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Katy K.

12-year-old Kingston tries to rescue his long-missing father from the mysterious world on the other side of a mirror. Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged African-American, Brooklyn, stage magic, youth fantasy | 1 Comment

The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens by Isabel Roxas

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Katy K.

All may seem ordinary in the quiet Queens neighborhood of Shadyside where this graphic is set, but adventure and nefarious activity is afoot, as a trio of girls finds out. Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade | Tagged adventure, Asian-American, Filipino, graphic novels, New York City, squid, youth graphic novels | 2 Comments

Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a sweet-tart teen romance between players on rival video game teams that doesn’t gloss over the barriers that face female players. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Print, Realistic, Romance, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged Alexis Nedd, book blog, Latino/a, Latinx, Puerto Rican, teen romance, video games, YA book blog | Leave a comment

Blog Tour! STOWAWAY by John David Anderson with GIVEAWAY

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Katy K.

Join the blog tour for beloved author John David Anderson’s latest book, STOWAWAY, an exciting space adventure with a whole lot of heart. Continue reading →