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3 Fun Graphic Novels for Kids

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

Here are a handful of fun graphic novels my kids (mostly both the 7 and the 12 year old) and I have read and enjoyed recently. Space Dumplins by Craig Thompson. Scholastic, 2015. True confession: this is one my love … Continue reading →

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Lowriders in Space

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

One more late addition to Latin@ week!  Lowriders to the Center of the Earth was a Cybils finalist this year, and I thought I’d read this first Lowriders book while waiting for the second to arrive at my library. Lowriders … Continue reading →

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Little Robot

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

I finally made it to Ben Hatke’s last graphic novel – just in time for his next one, Mighty Jack, to come out on September 6. Little Robot by Ben Hatke. First Second, 2015 This nearly wordless graphic novel follows … Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf – June Update

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

#DiversityontheShelf Challenge Update – 4 #ownvoices book, 3 more diverse reads, for kids, teens & grown-ups. Continue reading →

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Cybils Countdown – MG Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

Here’s me trying hard to have read all the Cybils finalists before the winners are announced February 14.  I’m failing in most every category – somehow life never just lets me sit down and read the way I’d like it … Continue reading →

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Scratch9: Cat of Nine Worlds

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Taking a quick break from my own middle grade speculative fiction Cybils reading to talk about the book I nominated for the elementary/middle grade graphic novel category. Scratch9: Cat of Nine Worlds by Rob M. Worley and Joshua Buchanan.    … Continue reading →

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Roller Girl

Posted on October 22, 2015 by

Here’s a Cybils-nominated graphic novel that I really enjoyed. Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Dial Books, 2015. It’s the summer before middle school, and Astrid is just about to learn what a bumpy ride that will be.  After watching a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Otis Frampton with Oddly Normal Blog Tour with Giveaway

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

[Edited 10/30/15 to add] I am updating this to include it in Mother Daughter Books Giveaway Linky Party, and extending the giveaway deadline to 11/3/15.  Please leave a comment to enter the giveaway! And head on over the Mother Daughter … Continue reading →

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Nimona and Lumberjanes

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

Is there a universe where I could read everything I want to that sounds good? Can I live there, please? It took me longer than I wished to get to these (and many other titles) because there’s so much else … Continue reading →

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Dragons Beware!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

I was very excited to find this on the shelf at my home library on a summer visit with the kids – we all loved the first book, Giants Beware! Dragons Beware! By Jorge Aguirre and Rafael Rosado. First Second, … Continue reading →

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