This was a cute middle grade summer novel about female friendship and first crushes that was good on audio and perfect for fans of the Babysitter's clThis was a cute middle grade summer novel about female friendship and first crushes that was good on audio and perfect for fans of the Babysitter's club series or the Sisterhood of the travelling pants. I liked it and am sure that young girls will enjoy it a lot. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio and digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
This middle grade book told from the POV of a nonverbal autistic girl has been on my TBR for a while and man was it ever FANTASTIC!!! I loved the 1980This middle grade book told from the POV of a nonverbal autistic girl has been on my TBR for a while and man was it ever FANTASTIC!!! I loved the 1980s setting and how the story focuses on Nova's obsession/interest in space and her following of the Challenger mission. The author also does a great job showcasing the type of harmful language that was used to describe and diagnose autistic people as mentally retarded. There is also excellent foster care rep and a heartwarming sibling relationship story. Great on audio and perfect for fans of books like A day with no words. Many thanks to @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was a great middle grade graphic novel about three best friends who all love the same witchlings show/game and how they grow apart during 5th graThis was a great middle grade graphic novel about three best friends who all love the same witchlings show/game and how they grow apart during 5th grade when one of them learns they have dyslexia and are embarrassed about falling behind in school and having trouble reading. Relatable, emotional and sure to resonate with younger readers. I loved the dyslexia rep, the diverse characters and the cute illustrations. It's also a heartwarming story about female friendship. Highly recommended!...more
A heartfelt middle grade novel with a timeloop twist that sees one Jewish boy in the present writing a letter to Einstein only to have it end up findiA heartfelt middle grade novel with a timeloop twist that sees one Jewish boy in the present writing a letter to Einstein only to have it end up finding another Jewish teen girl living in the 1980s. Both teens deal with anti-Semitism and the book tackles topics like bullying, activism, coping with a parent who has alcohol addiction problems and more. Good on audio and definitely worth a read!...more
Set in the same universe as Gino’s other middle grade books, this one features Green, a nonbinary tween and the school’s production of The wizard of OSet in the same universe as Gino’s other middle grade books, this one features Green, a nonbinary tween and the school’s production of The wizard of Oz. I loved how the “Rainbow� kids fought to modernize the play, creating non gendered characters (ie the Scarecrow) and replacing the flying monkeys. Green also deals with some tough stuff including getting their first period. Good on audio and perfect for fans of books like Steven Salvatore’s Can’t take that away. ...more
What a moving debut queer coming of age middle grade novel about Ollie who is scared about 'becoming a woman' and all that it entails. The more they dWhat a moving debut queer coming of age middle grade novel about Ollie who is scared about 'becoming a woman' and all that it entails. The more they dwell on the way their body is changing and how uncomfortable being a 'girl' feels, the more they start to question whether maybe a nonbinary identity fits them best. Sure to resonate with readers going through the same feelings, this book is a great addition to young queer lit and perfect for fans of books like Gooseberry by Robin Gow, Spin with me by Ami Polonsky or Green by Alex Gino. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!...more
This was a fantastic collection of real life youth protestors across the decades that is sure to educate and inspire our youth and show them that whatThis was a fantastic collection of real life youth protestors across the decades that is sure to educate and inspire our youth and show them that what they do matters and small acts of resistance can effect important changes!! Great on audio and HIGHLY recommended!!...more
A beautifully moving middle grade graphic novel debut about learning to manage big feelings from grief, loss, anxiety, anger and regret told with whimA beautifully moving middle grade graphic novel debut about learning to manage big feelings from grief, loss, anxiety, anger and regret told with whimsical illustrations. There's also great messages about friendship, the healing power of nature and sibling relationships. Also included, a tasty mushroom rice recipe! Perfect for fans of books like The tea dragon society by Katie O'Neil....more
This was a great middle grade graphic novel about a young Muslim boy struggling during Ramadan. Hassan loves soccer and video games and is trying realThis was a great middle grade graphic novel about a young Muslim boy struggling during Ramadan. Hassan loves soccer and video games and is trying really hard to balance everything during Ramadan while also fasting. When he starts to fall behind in school and make mistakes on the field it takes some help from his coach and the support of his friends and family to help get him through to Eid and the end of fasting. Relatable and a great book to help teach young readers about Ramadan and fasting. The book is also picture heavy with just a little bit of text, making it easy to read....more
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