This well-researched book is more than a chronicle of the worst workplace disaster New York has ever seen (with the exception of the 9/11 terrorist atThis well-researched book is more than a chronicle of the worst workplace disaster New York has ever seen (with the exception of the 9/11 terrorist attacks). It's a snapshot of the time and a portrait of a changing nation. The first half of the book examines immigration in America in the second half of the 19th century and how it shaped the way American industry developed. It paints just the right mood for acknowledging how terribly tragic the Triangle Fire was. The last part of the book shows what changes were made in industry and labor laws as a result of the fire and shows that sweatshops still exist in many parts of the world.
Archival photos are well-selected and well-used to bring the time period to life. Back matter includes a bibliography, source notes, and an index.
This book would make a perfect pairing with UPRISING by Margaret Peterson Haddix, BREAD AND ROSES TOO by Katherine Paterson, or LYDDIE by Katherine Paterson. For those interested in a more recent look at immigration and sweatshop work, you could also pair this book with GIRL IN TRANSLATION by Jean Kwok.
Sally Walker has penned another riveting historical account. Blizzard of Glass will captivate tweens and teens who are fascinated with disasters. HandSally Walker has penned another riveting historical account. Blizzard of Glass will captivate tweens and teens who are fascinated with disasters. Hand this one to your many Titanic fans. And, as always with Sally Walker's work, the book contains super back matter (index, author's note, sources, etc.).
This colorful book presents information on the history and meaning behind African dance. It follows a children's dance troupe as they learn and perforThis colorful book presents information on the history and meaning behind African dance. It follows a children's dance troupe as they learn and perform African dance, including information about the traditions behind it, the costumes, and how it is performed. A section in the back provides photos and information about Batoto Yetu, a renowned troupe of children's dancers. A basic map of Africa, a pronunciation guide, and a list of sources are included. This is a great choice for units on Africa or performance arts.
In short prose poems, Nikki Grimes tells the story of an infinitely relatable girl facing problems that many of our tween readers are facing. This welIn short prose poems, Nikki Grimes tells the story of an infinitely relatable girl facing problems that many of our tween readers are facing. This well-written verse novel may not be breaking new ground, but I appreciate a coming-of-age story written by an author of color, featuring a protagonist of color, and I definitely have some kids in mind who will snatch up this book.
This is a most impressive debut novel with excellent and intriguing world-building, plenty of believable romantic tenWhat if Cinderella was a cyborg?
This is a most impressive debut novel with excellent and intriguing world-building, plenty of believable romantic tension, and lots of action. Highly recommended. Full review on my blog:
I actually liked this book quite a bit more than I was expecting to. I have recommended this series to seekers of historical fiction at my library, buI actually liked this book quite a bit more than I was expecting to. I have recommended this series to seekers of historical fiction at my library, but I had never actually read one. It's quite an enjoyable way to experience a historical time period and facts about the Shakers were incorporated believably into the diary account of an 11-year-old girl. The narration was nicely done on the audiobook and reader Sara Barnett is a perfect match for the text, sounding authentically childlike, but not annoying. The music that's incorporated helps set the tone.
With beautiful, colorful watercolors and mixed media collages, Melissa Sweet brings the story of Tony Sarg's puppets to life. This is sure to be a newWith beautiful, colorful watercolors and mixed media collages, Melissa Sweet brings the story of Tony Sarg's puppets to life. This is sure to be a new Thanksgiving favorite and a Caldecott contender to boot!
This book answers a lot of questions that kids will have about the September 11 terrorist attacks. Don Brown includes the details that kids will be cuThis book answers a lot of questions that kids will have about the September 11 terrorist attacks. Don Brown includes the details that kids will be curious about and presents the information in a kid-friendly way. He focuses on the actions of people in New York as the towers were hit and fell, also including brief information about the other attacks that happened that day (Pentagon and the Pennsylvania plane crash). The information is presented chronologically as the events unfolded. An afterword includes additional information about what happened and America's subsequent response.
Genius inventress Violet Adams wants nothing more than to be admitted to Illyria College, a the most prestigious scientific school in Victorian LondonGenius inventress Violet Adams wants nothing more than to be admitted to Illyria College, a the most prestigious scientific school in Victorian London. The problem? They don't admit women. Undaunted, Violet disguises herself as her twin brother Ashton and is admitted. However, keeping her secret proves even harder than she'd imagined with love affairs blossoming all around her and the discovery of strange leftover science experiments in the basement of the school.
I thoroughly enjoyed this imaginative novel. The characters are well developed and I always enjoy a women-disguised-as-man story. There's plenty of humor and romance, but also some creepy bits. The plot's fairly action-packed, though I did feel it was a bit too long. Though it's published for adults, this one will have loads of crossover appeal and I'd recommend it to high schoolers who have enjoyed Phillip Pullman's The Golden Compass, Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan, or Tamora Pierce's Lioness books.
Jack Gantos's earnest reading of his own work brings Joey to life. Highly recommended (especially if you have seen Jack in person and know how fabulouJack Gantos's earnest reading of his own work brings Joey to life. Highly recommended (especially if you have seen Jack in person and know how fabulous he is!).
A well-researched history book, written in an engaging tone and complete with lots of photos from the 1920s. Its opening chapter about the St. ValentiA well-researched history book, written in an engaging tone and complete with lots of photos from the 1920s. Its opening chapter about the St. Valentine's Day massacre will hook young readers and interesting facts & photos will keep them reading. This is a great resource for reports and will interest young historians, as well.
Between playing clarinet on street corners (earning money for Julliard someday) and figuring out what to do about his best friend who's suddenly too oBetween playing clarinet on street corners (earning money for Julliard someday) and figuring out what to do about his best friend who's suddenly too old for him, Saint Louis Armstrong Beach has enough to worry about without a massive hurricane coming through. But Katrina's coming and nothing with stop her. When his dog runs away just before the storm, Saint goes back to look for her and ends up going through the hurricane in New Orleans.
I think Brenda Woods tries to do a little too much here and some of the storylines fall flat for me. BUT if you're looking for a kid-friendly story about Katrina, this will certainly fit the bill.
A richly detailed historical novel based on the lives of Thomas Jefferson's sons with his slave Sally Hemmings. It's a book to sink your teeth into anA richly detailed historical novel based on the lives of Thomas Jefferson's sons with his slave Sally Hemmings. It's a book to sink your teeth into and savor, not a quick read. This will be a great addition to classrooms studying the Civil War and slavery.
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