Category Archives: Books

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Much Ado about Baseball and Ophie’s Ghosts

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Katy K.

Two of my most-anticipated summer books: Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca and Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland. Continue reading →

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10 Summer Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Katy K.

Whether you’re looking to revel in summer or escape winter, here are 10 fantasy books for kids to soak in the summer sun. Continue reading →

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The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a story of growing up in a military family, making new friends – and battling an evil witch from Costa Rican legend in small-town Texas. Continue reading →

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The Power of Kindness: Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls and Flight of the Puffin

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Katy K.

In both the fantasy Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera and the realistic story Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden, kindness is the secret power that wins the day. Continue reading →

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