Category: diversity

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Chupacarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo || Hilarious, Heartfelt MG About Family and Friendship

Posted June 12, 2023 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Folklore     Diversity     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR and Beyond Tours and Viking Books for Young Readers for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. The moment I saw that George […]

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DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

DeadEndia Vol. 1 and 2 by Hamish Steele || Nimona Meets Gravity Falls

Posted May 5, 2023 in blog tour, book review, diversity, four stars, graphic novel, humor, LGBT, neurodivergent, paranormal, young adult / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Paranormal     Humor     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Transgender     M/M Romance     Muslim     Neurodivergent     Autism     Character Death     Mild Gore     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to TBR […]

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Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury || Horror Mystery About Forgotten Girls

Posted February 22, 2023 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, five stars, horror, mystery, paranormal, young adult / 6 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Horror     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Black     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Gaslighting     Child Abuse     Sexual Abuse     Mild Body Horror     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Turn […]

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House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur || Heartfelt Coming of Age YA

House of Yesterday by Deeba Zargarpur || Heartfelt Coming of Age YA

Posted January 5, 2023 in book review, Coming of Age, contemporary, diversity, four stars, paranormal, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Contemporary     Paranormal     Coming of Age     Family Bonds     Diversity     Afghan     Dementia     Domestic Abuse     Teen Marriage/Pregnancy     Perfect for readers who want: Many thanks to Farrar, Straus and Giroux for an eARC in exchange […]

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Twelfth Grade Night || Utterly Charming, Relatable YA Graphic Novel

Twelfth Grade Night || Utterly Charming, Relatable YA Graphic Novel

Posted October 28, 2022 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, fantasy, five stars, graphic novel, LGBT, romance, young adult / 3 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Graphic Novel     Fantasy     Romance     Coming of Age     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Plus-Size Characters     LGBTQ+     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels Coming of age in a high school setting Blossoming love Questioning/developing identities LGBTQ+ […]

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The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

The Brothers Flick: The Impossible Doors by Ryan Haddock and Nick Wyche || Magic Meets Mystery

Posted October 19, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Graphic Novel     Found Family     Sibling Bonds     Diversity     Wheelchair     Sign Language     Perfect for readers who want: Graphic novels Books for struggling or reluctant readers Magic set in the real world Sibling bonds […]

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The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

The Lords of Night by J.C. Cervantes || MG Adventure With Aztec and Mayan Gods

Posted October 10, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, kidlit, mid-grade, myth, three stars / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythology     Diversity     Mayan     Mexican     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: More books related to The Storm Runner series Rick Riordan Presents releases Diverse mythology based on Aztec and Mayan cultures Lots of […]

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The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander || Culture, Family, And Coming of Age in Verse

The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander || Culture, Family, And Coming of Age in Verse

Posted October 2, 2022 in blog tour, book review, Coming of Age, diversity, four stars, kidlit, mid-grade, poetry / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Historical     Poetry     Coming of Age     Diversity     African     Character Death     Abuse     Perfect for readers who want: Novels in verse (particularly reluctant/struggling readers) Historical fiction set in other countries African culture, beliefs, and Twi language Diverse stories […]

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Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza by Laekan Zea Kemp || Spooky, Heartwarming Twist On Mexican Legends

Posted September 26, 2022 in blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade, mystery, paranormal / 0 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mystery     Paranormal     Diversity     Mexican     Latine     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Stories based on Mexican folklore and legend Lots of family bonds and characters supporting each other Super spooky/creepy vibe perfect for fall […]

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