Tag Archives: LGBTA

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Katy K.

I’m continuing Latin@ week at alibrarymama with a book that’s become a classic just in the five years since it came out. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Read by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Simon … Continue reading →

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The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Katy K.

Where else but the Book Smugglers would I run across a book as delightful and off-beat as this one? The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again by A.C. Wise. Lethe Press, 2015. A series of linked short stories … Continue reading →

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Serpentine

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Katy K.

This week I’m reviewing the books I’ve made it to from my Top 10 2015 Releases I Didn’t Get to post. Serpentine by Cindy Pon. Month9Books, 2015 Skybright has never known any life but that of servant companion to the … Continue reading →

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Cybils Teen Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Katy K.

The last of my series reading selections from the 2015 Cybils finalists – here are the others: Cybils Teen Spec Fic Finalists Cybils Countdown – Easy Reader Finalists Cybils Countdown – Picture Book Finalists Cybils Countdown – MG Graphic Novel Finalists … Continue reading →

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Over the River & Through the Wood

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Katy K.

I’m taking some time off to be with my family over the holidays this year, so my posting here will continue to be spotty.  In the meantime, enjoy this modern and madcap holiday picture book. Over the River & Through the … Continue reading →

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Huntress

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Katy K.

I really loved Malinda Lo’s Cinderella retelling Ash, which is why I’d originally put this book, set in the same world, on my 48HBC pile. It took me a couple of months to get to it, but here it is! … Continue reading →

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