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Tag Archives: Great Depression
Buzzworthy Historical Books for Young Readers: Red River Rose, Where Only Storms Grow, and The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
Here are three recent and much-talked about middle grade historical fiction titles. Red River Rose is just coming out this month (March 2026) and has gotten multiple starred reviews. The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli won a Newbery … Continue reading
Posted in books, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged award winners, book reviews, book-review, books, fiction, Great Depression, historical fiction, Indigenous, Métis, medieval China fiction, middle grade fiction, middle grade historical fiction, Native American, Newbery Award, reading, Schneider Family Award, youth fiction
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Bud, Not Buddy and The Mighty Miss Malone
Before I get on to books, I wanted to let all of my blogging friends not already connected with the Cybils know that Cybils season is coming up. If you’re interested in being a Cybils panelist, you can apply now … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, award winners, diversity, Great Depression, historical fiction, Indiana, Michigan, Newbery, youth audiobooks
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