Category Archives: Books

10 Fantasy Books under 250 Pages

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a book list for kids who want fantasy, but aren’t up for a tome. Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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