For those of you who enjoy boycotting this holiday, you may also need to boycott this post.No, I won't write the entire post in red, that's just obnoxious. Yet, I am still going to tell you about my favorite picks, both old and new, for this particular holiday. If you don't want to give them … Continue reading Seasonal Sensations – Valentine’s Day
Category: Series: book review
Three Short Book Reviews
Here are three short book reviews I've been meaning to get to.All three books are teen reads. Two are sci-fi/fantasy, one is action-adventure. All three books have strong male and female characters. Though I hate to "gender" books, I will say that the third book, The Devil's Breath, is great for teenage guys, in particular. … Continue reading Three Short Book Reviews
Book Review: Worldshaker by Richard Harland
Worldshaker by Richard Harland Hardcover: 9781416995524, Simon & Schuster, $16.99, Pub. Date: May 2010 Tween read: Ages 10-14 More steam-punk to add to your list!Worldshaker is a constantly traveling machine known as a juggernaut, the size of a small city. Classes exist within a rigid hierarchy complete with regal figureheads Queen Victoria and her consort … Continue reading Book Review: Worldshaker by Richard Harland
Ode to Gyo Fujikawa
Gyo Fujikawa (1908-1998) was a Japanese-American illustrator of children's books, working from 1953 to 1990. Though she never married or had children of her own, her illustrations show children of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities, featuring expressive faces and adorable vitality in the lines of their bodies. Her art is a mix of eye-popping colors … Continue reading Ode to Gyo Fujikawa
Picturebook Review: The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Picturebook Review:The Sandwich Swapby Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchioillustrated by Tricia Tusa9781423124849, Harper, $16.99, Pub. Date: April 2010This delightful picturebook stole my heart, and I hope it will yours, as well.Normally, I'm not a huge supporter of celebrity books; sorry, I know that sounds judgmental, but it's the truth. This picturebook stands … Continue reading Picturebook Review: The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah & Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Ode to Little Golden Books
I've recently rediscovered the joys of Little Golden Books, published by Random House.Have you had the same problem I had? They've been around for so long, lurking in the back of my childhood memories, that sometimes I forget there continues to be waves of children through my shop that are meeting them for the first … Continue reading Ode to Little Golden Books
Book Review: Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey, The Drake Chronicles, Books 1 & 2
Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud, The Drake Chronicles Books 1 & 2 by Alyxandra HarveyThese are the first two novels in a new vampire series. I know, I know, how many more do we need? But this one is worth it, and I'll tell you why. To begin with, they are the perfect mix … Continue reading Book Review: Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey, The Drake Chronicles, Books 1 & 2
Top 10 Middle Grade Books of All Time – My Contribution
At the beginning of the year, Betsy Bird, in her column for School Library Journal, announced the contest for Top 100 Children's Fictional Chapter Books.Those who would like to participate should figure out their top 10 choices and submit them as part of this round-up (here is the information). My top 10 are listed below.This … Continue reading Top 10 Middle Grade Books of All Time – My Contribution
Book Review: Delcroix Academy, Book 1: The Candidates by Inara Scott
Delcroix Academy, Book One: The Candidates by Inara Scott Hardcover: 9781423116363, $16.99, Harper, Pub. Date: August 2010 Another perpetual search: teen reads suitable for non-teen readers (and teen readers as well). Here's a new one to add to that list, and you know what I like best about it? The paranormal powers discussed in this … Continue reading Book Review: Delcroix Academy, Book 1: The Candidates by Inara Scott
Book Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Greene & David Levithan
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David LevithanHardcover: 9780525421580, $17.99, Penguin, Pub Date: April 2010In my continued search for YA (and other) books that deal with sexuality issues in a positive light, I'm pleased as punch to now share with you my GBLTQQA pick for 2010.For a teen audience, 14-18 year-olds, Will Grayson, … Continue reading Book Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Greene & David Levithan
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