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The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

The Button Box by Bridget Hodder and Fawzia Gilani-Williams || Heartwarming Tale of History and Family

Posted April 12, 2022 in book review, diversity, eARC, four stars, historical, kidlit, mid-grade, time travel / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Historical     Time Travel     Diversity     Jewish     Muslim     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: To experience other cultures and religions, like Islam and Judaism. A close-knit family who works together and stands up for each […]

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Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

Once Upon Another Time by James Riley || Twisted Fairy Tales Reimagined With New Life

Posted April 7, 2022 in adventure, arc, blog tour, book review, fairy tale, fantasy, four stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, retelling / 1 Comment

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Fairy Tale     Retelling     Squad Vibes     Prejudice     Perfect for readers who want: Twisted fairy tales with a unique, new take on classics Lots of humor and sarcasm Coming of age and growth arcs Unexpected twists on old tropes that’ll […]

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A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

A Darkening of Dragons by S.A. Patrick || Fast-Paced, Magical MG Adventure . . . With Dragons!

Posted March 30, 2022 in adventure, arc, blog tour, book review, fantasy, five stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, retelling / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Humor     Retelling     Dragons     Squad Vibes     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A world filled with magic, adventure, and the unexpected. A retelling of the Piper of Hamelyn . . . with dragons? A super lovable squad […]

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It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit by Justin A. Reynolds || Hilarious MG With A Black Squad

Posted March 28, 2022 in arc, blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, neurodivergent, three stars / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Humor     Dystopian     Diversity     Black     Neurodivergent     ADHD     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: A written voice that’s casual and funny and easy to get into. Highly relatable characters. A protagonist with ADHD. […]

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Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Ellen Outside the Lines by A.J. Sass || Empathy-Building MG Featuring An Autistic Protagonist

Posted March 23, 2022 in blog tour, book review, contemporary, diversity, four stars, LGBT, mid-grade, neurodivergent / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Diversity     LGBTQ+     Nonbinary     Neurodivergent     Autism     Jewish     Spanish     Catalan     Squad Vibes     Perfect for readers who want: Books that will help build empathy and understanding in readers. Protagonists with autism. […]

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These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears || Spotlight on Homelessness

These Walls Were Never Really There by Bryan Blears || Spotlight on Homelessness

Posted March 20, 2022 in adult, blog tour, contemporary, eARC, literary, spotlight / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Adult     Contemporary     Literary Fiction     Homelessness     Child Neglect     Perfect for readers who want: Real-life portrayal of homelessness in Manchester. Based on the author’s true experiences as a homeless person. An introspective look at what it means to exist on the fringe of society. Lots […]

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye || Hard-Hitting Fantasy Featuring Orisha

Posted March 12, 2022 in blog tour, book review, dark fantasy, diversity, fantasy, five stars, high fantasy, myth, young adult / 2 Comments

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     High Fantasy     Mythology     Diversity     Orisha     Squad Vibes     Graphic Gore     Attempted Rape/Sexual Assault     Genocide     Death     Perfect for readers who want: A high fantasy world based on Orisha and Yoruban […]

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