Personal rating of 5 out of 5 stars
by Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, and Alexis Bunten Illustrated by Garry Meeches Sr. 5 stars A beautiful telling of the story of Keepunumuk, the time of harvest. It focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural world, specifically the Three Sisters as well as the animals. The book opens with a brief intro about…
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Illustrated by Andy Gonsalves and Stephanie Ramirez 5 stars A fantastic tie-in for fans of Gravity Falls. Such a fun read filled with mystery, adventure, and oddity. This replica of Journal 3 is packed with information about the original author’s research as well as the continued adventures of the Gravity Falls gang as featured in…
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Young Readers’ Edition by Layla F. Saad 5 stars This is such a fantastic book. I want to give it all the stars! A kid-friendly primer on various concepts related to antiracism and white supremacy. There is a lot of information packed into it, but Saad gives the readers time to reflect and engage with…
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by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas 5 stars A sweet story detailing Jazz’s social transition as a girl including changing her name, using the girls’ bathroom, growing her hair long, and playing on the girls’ soccer team. Her story is told in simple language appropriate for young readers. It focuses on…
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by Reza Farazmand 5 stars Hilarious. This is the first of the books I’ve read, but I’ve read the comics online and enjoyed watching the show adaptation. Farazmand’s style is a great blend of optimism, snark, and humor. I really love all the reoccurring Poorly Drawn Lines characters he’s created. Perfect for those who enjoy…
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5 stars A powerful novel-in-verse that takes on the cycle of violence and vengeance. A non-traditional ghost story that follows Will who seeks revenge after his brother’s murder. The majority of the story takes place in the 16 seconds it takes to ride the elevator to the lobby. In that time, Reynolds grabs the reader’s…
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by Mahogany L. Browne with Elizabeth Acevedo and Olivia Gatwood Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III Forward by Jason Reynolds 5 stars A phenomenal collection of poetry focused on race, identity, equality, and justice. The book blends elements of history, resistance, injustice, and anti-racism. It also explains various concepts such as privilege, intersectionality, and stereotypes. Each…
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by Eucabeth Odhiambo Illustrated by Gillian Flint 5 stars Another fantastic She Persisted book. This one recounts the life and work of Wangari Maathai, an environmentalist and activist who founded the Green Belt Movement. The book describes Maathai’s life growing up in Kenya, her inspirations and influences, her continuing education, her work helping her community,…
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Illustrated by Betsy Snyder 5 stars An absolutely adorable book. It’s fun rhyme scheme makes it perfect for reading aloud. Follow the Alphababies as they get ready for bed. From the toothbrush line to bath time to snuggling into their jammies, join the 26 children in their bedtime routine. I loved all the details packed…
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5 stars Gonna keep this one short and sweet because I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this book. What an incredible read! Even with its short length, Polk packs an entire world into this book. They really made every word count and I loved every moment of it. A fantastic noir with…
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