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Book Reviews, Graphic Novels, Middle-Grade · March 10, 2023

Graphic Novel Review | Hoops

It’s the 1970s, and Judi loves to shoot hoops in the driveway with her brother and his friends. She hopes she can join a basketball team someday, but her school doesn’t have a female team. So when she gets to high school, she chooses the next best thing: cheerleading with her best friend Stacey. But one day, the school announces that they’re starting a team for the girls because of the Title IX ruling. Unfortunately, as willing as the girls who sign up are (Judi inclusive), there’s little to no funding for their team. They have to DIY their jerseys and practice only when the boys’ team isn’t using the court. On top of that, Stacey is upset that Judi has left cheerleading to play ball, and some girls want to quit because they’re so frustrated. Can Judi and the team make it work?

Book Lists, Picture Book Lists · March 9, 2023

Picture Books About Music

Music is such a powerful gift and as a big fan, I’ve made book lists about music for middle grade and young adult readers. Today it’s time to share picture books about music! If your kids love a good tune or enjoy learning about musicians or other kids who love music, they’ll adore these picture books about music.

Book Reviews, Young Adult · March 8, 2023

Review | This Is Not a Personal Statement

Meet Perla Perez: a 16-year-old high school senior who has been rejected from the college of her (and her parents’) dreams. Much to her dismay, she put all her eggs in this one basket and didn’t give her other college applications half as much care as she did this one — so all the other colleges rejected her too. With her back against the wall and under the immense pressure from her immigrant parents to succeed, she forges an acceptance letter and thus begins months of lying and elaborate schemes to get into the dorms, going through all the motions of a real student. She hopes to re-apply in the next session and get in, so her parents never know she was rejected. But will her plans go up in flames?

Book Lists, Picture Book Lists · March 7, 2023

Picture Books About Fish

Fish and sea animals in general are so fascinating to me! I love to read about how their bodies work and the lives they live under the mysterious seas and oceans. If you have kids who are delighted, intrigued, or mesmerized by fish and aquariums, these picture books about fish are for them!

Book Lists, Middle Grade Book Lists · March 6, 2023

Middle Grade Books About Space

Middle grade books about space tend to either be sci-fi or feature kids who are obsessed with all things space-related. This list is a mix of both! If your kids can’t get enough of rockets, NASA, space, other planets, and more, they’ll love the stories on this list.

Book Reviews, Graphic Novels, Middle-Grade · March 3, 2023

Graphic Novel Review | Squished

Avery has SIX siblings and is feeling squished at home so she’s crushed when her older brother Theo gets the first chance to room alone. She has to share a room with her younger siblings Pearl and Max. On top of that, she often babysits the youngest three siblings. Her dad is a teacher and her mom is studying to become a programmer so things can be hectic at home. Avery decides to get a job so she can earn money and set up a basement bedroom. But just when she’s finding her groove, it appears that the family will have to move to another city — away from the friends and neighborhood Avery has come to love.

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