Category Archives: Reviews

Life Between Cultures: Red, White and Whole and Amina’s Song

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Katy K.

ere are two moving stories from Rajani LaRocca and Hena Khan, both authors I’ve enjoyed in the past, telling stories of middle school life for first-generation Americans, and which hit the spot for me so perfectly it was really hard to put them down. Continue reading →

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Strange Birds: a Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Katy K.

Strange Birds: a Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. Pérez. is a Scout-flavored book of friendship during a Florida summer for young activists. Continue reading →

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More Modern Adventures with Gods: Girl Giant and the Monkey King and City of the Plague God

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Katy K.

Two stories in which modern-day kids get entangled with the living mythology of their culture, both great for fans of the Percy Jackson books. Continue reading →

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Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s an exciting new middle grade fantasy, perfect for readers looking for stories of secret magical schools and agencies. Continue reading →

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The House That Wasn’t There BLOG TOUR

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Katy K.

Please join me on the blog tour for the brand-new book the House That Wasn’t There by Elana K. Arnold, a tale of hidden magic and growing friendships. Continue reading →

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Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Katy K.

Elatsoe is a ground-breaking contemporary teen fantasy that blends the new with Lipan Apache traditions. Continue reading →

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Knitting Detour

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Katy K.

What I’ve been craving more than actual time permits these days is knitting, especially knitting in bright, happy colors. Here are some books to inspire! Continue reading →

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Unicorn Island by Donna Galanti

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Katy K.

Here is a sweet and exciting fantasy for kids bridging up from early chapter books. Unicorn Island by Donna Galanti. Illustrated by Bethany Stancliffe. Epic!/Andrews McMeel, 2021. ISBN 978-1524864705. Review copy received from the publisher.   As the story opens, our … Continue reading →

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Complex & Compelling Teen Fantasy: Legendborn and Burn

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Katy K.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn and Burn by Patrick Ness are both finalists in the Teen Speculative Fiction category of the Cybils Awards with complex, multilayered, and very compelling narratives. Continue reading →

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Blog Tour! THE IN-BETWEEN by Rebecca K.S. Ansari

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Katy K.

I am so excited today to be part of the blog tour for this spooky, twisty brand-new middle grade book, THE IN-BETWEEN by Rebecca K.S. Ansari. Continue reading →

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