4 stars As far as the fake-dating trope goes, this one was pretty good. I’m not usually a fan of the trope because of the predetermined trajectory of the relationship. Because of that, it took me a bit to get into this book. But there were also enough other things going on to keep me…
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5 stars What at first appears a simple ode to fry bread is in actuality a resource packed with history, culture, and significance. Each page has something new to reveal, both in terms of its illustrations and its words. A story that can serve as a lifelong read, always ready with something new to explore….
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4 stars A sweet story of a girl’s first time fasting for Ramadan. At first, Lailah is excited about being able to fast, but after moving from Abu Dhabi to American, she’s worried about explaining fasting and Ramadan to her teachers and classmates who might not understand. One aspect I loved about the book is…
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5 stars I loved this book so much! It take a sometimes-tricky concept and perfectly fits it into a high-energy, engaging read that focuses on personal choice, verbal consent, and the validity of one’s own likes and dislikes. This book does a great job of presenting its messages in a way that is easy for…
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5 stars This has everything I look for and love in a board book. Fun, colorful artwork, a simple but sweet story (bonus points for rhyming), and activities to keep little ones entertained. This push, pull, slide adventure has plenty to keep little hands busy as they journey through a magical land with a unicorn…
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5 stars Beautiful. This work is absolutely amazing. Wonderful artwork, a piercing story, and thought-provoking characters. I was presently surprised with this piece considering I didn’t like the film adaptation very much. It did not do this book justice. This graphic novel is truly perfect. Goodreads
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3 stars I’d like to take a moment to just marvel at Maroh’s artwork. That color scheme is just… wow. Okay, on to the review. As I said the artwork is great. I loved the color choices. They really captured the desert versus water dynamic going on. The art style I loved so much in Blue…
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3 stars This one took me a bit to get into. It deals with so many heavy topics: puberty, looking older than one’s age, sexual harassment, parental neglect, addiction, death of a parent, and being shuttled from one “home” to the next. But once I dove into the narration and story, I was swept up…
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4 stars A powerful read that demands to be heard, that defines its own voice, and rejects any false labels others try to pin on it. This book empowers readers to be themselves, to be who they are in all the ways they are. With messages of confidence, bravery, perseverance, curiosity, respect, humor, tenderness, and…
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4 stars A beautiful exploration of the ways differences can separate people, but common interests can bridge the gaps to bring them closer together. Spanning age, language, and culture, Lê demonstrates how relationships do not have to be defined by the words we use to communicate. All they need is a shared space to overcome…
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