Tag Archives: #weNeedDiverseBooks

3 Ghost Stories: City of Ghosts; When a Ghost Talks, Listen; Festival of Ghosts

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Katy K.

Did you think we were done with ghost stories just because October ended?  Here are three more, all Cybils nominated., including City of Ghosts; When a Ghost Talks, Listen; and a Festival of Ghosts. Continue reading →

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The Sun is Also a Star

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Katy K.

My memory is a little fuzzy as to why I picked this up – but I am a sucker for a good teen romance, and this adds to my #OwnVoices goals as well. The Sun is Also a Star by … Continue reading →

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12 Girl-Led Read-alouds for K/1s

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Katy K.

There’s been a lot of discussion about how people think that boys will only read or enjoy books about other boys.  I beg to differ.  It’s taken several months – but here at last is a list of girl-led read-alouds … Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf Year-End Summary

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Katy K.

December was my last chance to meet my personal goal for reading 60 books by authors of color this year for the Diversity on the Shelf 2016 Challenge.I needed four more and look – I’m making it! Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf November Update

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Katy K.

I am participating in the Diversity on the Shelf Challenge hosted by Akilah at The Englishist. I finished a total of 23 books in November, of which five were by authors of color and two more were by white authors with main characters of color. Continue reading →

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#WNDB Wednesday: the Treasure of Maria Mamoun and Summer Showers

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Katy K.

An island mystery – and cupcakes for the county fair. What could be better? The Treasure of Maria Mamoun by Michelle Chalfoun and Summer Showers. Cupcake Cousins Number 2 by Kate Hannigan. Continue reading →

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The Birchbark House and The Game of Silence

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Katy K.

For the past 14 years, I have recommended this series to every family that’s come to me asking for something to read after reading the Little House books. This year, I finally started the series myself.  I am so glad … Continue reading →

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11 Girl-Led Read-alouds for 2/3 Grade

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Katy K.

This is a list of diverse girl-led read-alouds to appeal to the whole class, to spread love and understanding. Continue reading →

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October Diversity on the Shelf Update

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Katy K.

I am participating in the Diversity on the Shelf Challenge hosted by Akilah at The Englishist. This month I read 9 books by authors of color and three more by white authors with diverse protagonists. So much great reading! Continue reading →

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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before & P.S. I Still Love You

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katy K.

Jenny Han’s hit books have a heady mix of relationships romantic and not, ethical dilemmas, trouble and hilarity. I was very excited to read just last week that Han is writing a new one. Continue reading →

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