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Hollow Fires- A Powerful New Book from Samira Ahmed
I don’t often struggle to put my thoughts on a book into words. I can usually gather my thoughts and get them to form (mostly) coherent words without too much trouble. That is most definitely NOT the case with Hollow Fires. This book just hits differently. I think part of it is because while it is a work of fiction, there is so much real in this book. So much relevance. So much pain. So much TRUTH. One thing I CAN put into words is that this book is powerful. Hollow Fires is a powerful book…and it is going to have people talking! I would like to thank my friends…
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May Reading Wrap-Up!
Back-to-back Reading Wrap-Ups? Yep…that’s how I roll. I have zero excuses…well, maybe a few. May got away from us. The month started off strong…but then kinda went sideways. We went on vacation…which was a delight! But we returned from vacation with a little souvenir called COVID…which was not infact a delight. What is the opposite of a delight? Whatever it is…that’s what we were rocking. We are still recovering now, but thankfully we are on the mend! Anyhoo, on to the books, right? I have 6 books to share with you for our May Wrap-Up! Let’s check them out! Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor Ok…this book. I stalked the…
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April Reading Wrap-Up!
Happy almost June, my friends! I realize that this post has reached an almost laughable level of lateness…but that is OK…we are just going to roll with it…as usual! Let’s just say that while April was an amazing month for books…May was nuts and this post just didn’t happen. Not a lot of reading happened either, but that is a post for another day…probably August at the rate I am pumping out blog posts! Ha! Anyway, we are here to talk about April. Oh what a great month for books it was! So, without further ado…let’s take a peek at my April Reading Wrap-Up! Three Cheers for April Reads! April…
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Middle-Grade May- My Top 5 New Releases!
“It’s gonna be Mayyy…” Please tell me you sang that in your best Justin Timberlake voice…if not…go back and try again…I’ll wait! Ok, May is on the horizon, my friends…so you know what that means. New Releases! May is looking to be another amazing month for middle-grade titles. So I have once again given myself the daunting task of picking just 5 new titles that I am most excited about! Without further ado, here are my Top 5 new middle-grade releases arriving in May! The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton First up we have The Marvellers. This is the first in a brand new series called The Marvellerverse and I couldn’t…
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3 Cheers for Bug on the Rug- Blog Tour!
If you have ever wondered what happens when a pug and a bug find themselves on the same rug…well, have I got the book for you! Bug on the Rug is the hilarious new release from author Sophia Gholz and it not only delivers the laughs, but it also delivers a great message on sharing and compromise! I am so thrilled to be joining my friends at Sleeping Bear Press for this Blog Tour to celebrate the release of Bug on the Rug! Let’s take a peek inside and see why I think this will be a fan favorite among the kids…and a fantastic tool for learning how to read!…
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March Reading Wrap-Up!
Did you have a good reading month in March? I am super excited to share that mine was awesome! I managed to fit in 5 books and not a single one was a dud! It was quite a wide array of books and I can’t wait to tell you all about them! I realize that we are already halfway through April…but if you have been around here a minute it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that I am running late! Anyway…on to the main attraction…the books! Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone First up we have Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone. This was included in an Owl Crate box and it was…
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High Seas Adventure with The Last Mapmaker
I have had The Last Mapmaker on my “gotta read it” list since I first found out it was being published. One look at the cover and I immediately knew it was going to be something I had to read. Well, that and the fact that it is written by the amazing Christina Soontornvat. She has been a favorite of mine since reading A Wish in the Dark to my kiddos. So, when Candlewick Press asked if I would like an Advanced Readers Copy…well, let’s just say I responded with a resounding YES! I am so thrilled to be sharing this book with you today. The Last Mapmaker is High…
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5 Incredible Picture Book Biographies Featuring Strong and Courageous Women from History
Women’s History Month may have ended in March, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop reading books about amazing women! Picture book biographies will forever be my favorite kind of books…and those that highlight amazing women from history? Well, those just might be my favorite of all. Today I want to share with you 5 incredible picture book biographies featuring strong and fearless women from history! These 5 women are women who stood up for what they believed…strong women who made a huge difference! Marjory Saves the Everglades- The Story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas I am not a gal to play favorites…but…if I were (which I’m not…)…Marjory Saves the…
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What’s New For April- Middle-Grade Books!
It’s that time, my friends. I have been searching, wandering, and exploring all of the new releases in the middle-grade realm…and have narrowed it down to 6. That’s right, 6 books that I am MOST excited to read in April. There is something SO exciting about the impending arrival of new books. New releases that have the potential to be “the next great read”. Ok, maybe I am just a nerd, but that’s OK! So, let’s just jump right in and check out What’s New for April in the Middle-Grade world! A Duet For Home by Karina Yan Glaser A Duet For Home has been on my radar for a…
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Illustrated Biography meets Physics in the Latest Book from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
My friends, there may have been an audible squeal of delight when I opened my latest review box from Quarto Kids. OK, maybe there is always a squeal when I open review boxes from Quarto…but this was an extra squealy squeal. Why? Well, because I immediately saw the corner of a book that I had been hoping, wishing, and waiting for. Physics for Kids is the latest installment of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist and I was so stoked. I have shared about this series before and am delighted to report that this installment is just as fab as the others. Illustrated Biography meets Physics and it is perfection! Let’s check…
