Narrated by Hope Newhouse 5 stars A tree, a table, and a book. Three little tales have the unexpected power of connecting the past to the present in a whole new way. Absolutely beautiful. Sophie W. is 11 years old. Sophie G. is 88. Despite their age gap, they are best friends. When the elder…
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Illustrated by Lena Guberman 3 stars An interesting read with a wonderful message. When lighting strikes the Anne Frank House, Kitty, Anne Frank’s diary, comes to life. Not realizing how much time has passed, Kitty sets out to find her friend. Slowly, Kitty learns what happened to Anne, taking inspiration from her legacy to do…
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by Sarah Prager Illustrated by Caitlin O’Dwyer 5 stars A fantastic overview of LGBTQIA+ history that includes events and people from various places in the world. The book provides an introduction to LGBTQIA+ topics, contributions, and famous individuals, as well as a breakdown of events from ancient times, 1600s-1940s, 1950s-1960, 1970s-2020s, and a brief look…
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3 stars Context-wise, I think it’s helpful to read the Epilogue before the actual book. When I first started reading, I was a bit confused on the format and it helped to understand what the book was and how it came about. This book is a compilation of Renee and Herta’s recountings originally told for…
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