3 stars A sweet story about a pond mermaid and her overwhelming worries. Lily does everything she can to help her friends who live in and around the pond. But she worries that the responsibility is just too much for her to handle alone. After a major storm, Lily finds the courage to talk to…
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Illustrated by Xindi Yan 5 stars A touching story filled with sweet moments and delightful humor. Laila is used to translating things from English to Chinese for her parents. But one day, she decides to do something bigger. She sets out to teach them English. Together, the family learns from one another, figuring out all…
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Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa Translated by Kinami Watabe 4 stars Fantastic. When I first started this series, I wasn’t sure if I’d like it because I’m not much for reading romance. But I absolutely love the Library Forces and their fight against censorship. I’m really enjoying getting to learn more about the characters and…
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Original Concept by Hiro Arikawa Translated by Kinami Watabe 4 stars An action-packed story of fighting against censorship. As a public librarian, I love this volume’s focus on privacy protections and equal protections being applied to all. A great second volume. The action really picks up as Iku continues her training with the Library Forces….
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5 stars A sweet, heartwarming, humorous collection of poetry focusing on the ups and downs of parenting. Accompanied by charming line art, these touching and hilarious poems explore the chaos and joys of raising children, from the endless laundry and cleaning to the never-ending tiredness to experiencing every wonderful little thing children do as they…
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Translated by Gittemarie Johansen, Jens Damborg Jens, and Christian Bredvig Fjordside 4 stars A great introduction to living more sustainably. I love the approach Johansen takes in this book. She recognizes that people don’t have the same abilities and privileges, and encourages readers to do what works for them and not to feel guilty about…
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by G. M. Berrow 5 stars The most hilarious of the books in the series. This was such a fun read. I enjoyed following Discord as the main character in this adventure. When Discord is given a secret task by Princess Celestia, he moves to Ponyville to take part in the Spring Musical. But all…
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Illustrated by Alexandra Badiu 3 stars An early reader introduction to the life and work of Yayoi Kusama. The book goes through Kusama’s childhood in Matsumoto, her experience with hallucinations, living in the United States, interactions with other well-known artists, and her impact as an artist, including her various types of work and exhibitions. I…
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Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler 3 stars I checked this out from the library because I love reading about Maathai’s work and activism. This book is an expansion of Sadler and Johnson’s picture book, Seeds of Change: Wangari’s Gift to the World. This is the first of Lee & Low’s The Story Of series that I’ve…
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Illustrated by Bryan Collier 5 stars A beautiful biography in verse recounting various moments in the life of Maya Angelou. From her childhood to her reading “On the Pulse of Morning” at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, the book shares glimpses throughout Angelou’s life. It includes moments from her childhood, her work as a…
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