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Tag Archives: youth fiction
5 Stories of Adventure & Change
Here’s a mix of books from the past couple of years, all sharing an element of change and adventure. Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Middle Grade, Reviews
Tagged African-American, Asian-American, California, Middle Grade, music, New York City, Oregon, youth fiction
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3 More Cybils Middle Grade Fiction Finalists
Onwards with my reading of this year’s Cybils middle grade fiction finalists with reviews of Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas, A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus and Linked by Gordon Korman! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Historical, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged Canada, Colorado, Cybils, England, Jewish, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, world war ii, youth fiction
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Interview with Joy Jones
I have a treat for you today, my friends – an interview with author Joy Jones, in honor of the paperback release of her book, Jayla Jumps In. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged African-American, author interview, Joy Jones, Middle Grade, Washington D.C., youth fiction
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The Power of Kindness: Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls and Flight of the Puffin
In both the fantasy Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera and the realistic story Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden, kindness is the secret power that wins the day. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged Ann Braden, deserts, heartwarming, homelessness, Kaela Rivera, Latinx, LGBTQ, Mexican-American, Vermont, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Life Between Cultures: Red, White and Whole and Amina’s Song
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
Strange Birds: a Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers
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
Posted in Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged activism, Florida, friends, Girl Scouts, Latinx, youth fiction
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Food, Friendship, and Immigration – Measuring Up and A Place at the Table
Here are two and a half reviews of books for middle grade readers that combine cooking (or eating together) with making friends and the immigrant experience. What could be yummier? Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu. Harper Alley, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Graphic Novel, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged Ann Xu, Asian-American, cooking, friends, Jewish, Laura Shovan, Lily LaMotte, middle grade fiction, middle school fiction, Muslim, Pakistani, Saadia Faruqi, South Asian, Taiwan, youth fiction
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The House That Wasn’t There BLOG TOUR
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
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic, Reviews
Tagged blog tours, California, Elana K. Arnold, friends, kittens, knitting, Middle Grade, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Book Club Picks for 4/5s on Hoopla
Here’s a small selection of books available on Hoopla that I think fourth and fifth graders would enjoy reading and discussing. Continue reading
Posted in Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, book clubs, hoopla, middle grade fiction, youth fiction
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