Parry, Rosanne. Last of the Name. Fiction. Carolrhoda, 04/2019. 334pp. $17.99. 978-1-5415-4159-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-9. Fleeing violence and starvation in Ireland, 12-year-old Danny O’Carolan and his older sister land in the proverbial fire as they [continue reading]
Flights of Fancy Gives Writing Tips
OUT OF THE ORDINARY Flights of Fancy: Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators. Walker Books, 04/2019. 74p. $19.99. 978-1-5362-0536-7. The ten British Children’s Laureates offer tips for creative writing in this celebration [continue reading]
Five Feet Apart Read-Alikes
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott Ali, S.K. Love From A to Z. Charaipotra, Sona. Symptoms of a Heartbreak. Cicatelli-Kuc, Katie. Quarantine. Cook, Trish. Midnight Sun. Dessen,, Sarah. The Truth About Forever. Foley, Jessie Ann. [continue reading]
Mammals Review
Forshaw, Nick. Mammals! William Exley, Illus. Non-fiction. Explorer Series. What on Earth! 03/2019. 38pp. $14.95. 978-0-9955770-7-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. Part of the Explorers series, this book introduces readers to Agent Osprey, who explains what mammals [continue reading]
Flannel Boards – Revised
Flannel Boards – Revised Even in the 21st century, when technology has become an integral part of some of our storytimes, flannel boards are still very popular. I find flannel boards to be a [continue reading]
Wildheart Review
Bertagna, Julie. Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir. William Goldsmith, Illus. Graphic novel. Yosemite Conservancy, 03/2019. 128pp. $17.99. 978-1-930238-94-7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 3-6. This graphic novel biography by Julie Bertagna introduces middle grade readers [continue reading]
“Poet X” Jacket Art Controversay
Poet X Jacket Art Controversy: There has been an accusation that the cover art forElizabeth Acevedo’s award-winning young adult novel Poet X was plagiarized (not by Acevedo but by someone at the publishing house). Photographer [continue reading]
Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny Featured in Sculpture at Library
Knuffle Bunny Sculpture: Mo Willems’ Caldecott Honor book Knuffle Bunny has been honored with a sculpture in the garden at the Brooklyn (NY) Public Library, Park Slope branch. Willems was in attendance and read the [continue reading]