by Judy Bradbury | Jan 26, 2021 | Middle-grade novel, Novel-in-verse, Poetry
Red, White, and Whole, written by Rajani LaRocca; Quill Tree, 2021. Rajani LaRocca calls this #ownvoices novel-in-verse “the novel of my heart,” and it’s sure to touch the hearts of readers. Thirteen year-old Reha endeavors to manage her two worlds: a warm and loving...
by Judy Bradbury | Oct 22, 2020 | Social-Emotional Learning
All Because You Matter, written by Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier; Orchard Books, 2020. Multiple Caldecott Honoree Bryan Collier’s illustrations in this affirmative book expressing love and support are meaningful and powerful, imbued with hope and promise....
by Judy Bradbury | Sep 26, 2020 | Middle-grade novel
A Place at the Table, written by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan; Clarion, 2020. Told in alternating viewpoints, A Place at the Table is a middle-grade contemporary novel that chronicles the growing friendship between 11 year-olds Sara and Elizabeth. As they grapple...
by Judy Bradbury | Aug 20, 2020 | Adventure, Fantasy, Picture Book, Science, Social-Emotional Learning
by Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath Ohi; Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; 2020. Years in the making, the eagerly-anticipated Gurple and Preen picture book began with Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s blog, which features broken-crayon art and has...
by Judy Bradbury | Jul 14, 2020 | Chapter Book, Science, Social-Emotional Learning
by Dee Romito, illustrated by Marta Kissi; Aladdin Quix; 2020. The Birthday Castle is the first of four titles planned for the Fort Builders, Inc. beginning chapter book series, part of the Quix Fast Fun Reads line from Aladdin. The series centers on a resourceful...
