In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton Publisher: Algonquin Books for Young Readers Publication Date: April 9th, 2019 When Jewish teen, Ruth Robb, and her family move from NYC to Atlanta after the death of her father in 1958, she realizes that she can either be Jewish or she can fit in. Surrounded by… Read More Book Review: In the Neighborhood of True
I’ll admit, March was a slow month for reading young adult novels. I also try to fit in one or two adult and/or non-fiction titles as well because I apparently hoard books and reading experiences. But, there are quite a few April 2019 young adult fiction book titles that I am really excited about reading… Read More Your Guide to 2019 YA Releases: April
March is a big deal around here; the first day of the month kicks off with my birthday (whoo-hoo!), and the rest of March generally ushers in the long-awaited Spring that everyone in the American Midwest is dreaming of by January 1st. It rains and rains, and slowly, the weather begins to grow warmer as… Read More Girl Power! 15 Picture Books that Celebrate Women
Welcome back to another “Your Guide to YA Releases” list, curated to highlight the noteworthy, hype-able young adult fiction that I am excited about in the month of March 2019. Here is the comprehensive list of all of the YA titles being released this month, and below are my highlighted favorites! March 5th The Everlasting… Read More Your Guide to YA Releases- March 2019
It’s that time! Here is a more comprehensive list of all YA books being published in February 2019. My list below highlights some of the titles that either I’ll be reading or have garnered promotional buzz in the months leading up to their release. Let’s go! February 5th Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers (HMH Books… Read More Your Guide to YA Releases- February 2019
Last week, the Youth Media Awards took place at the American Library Association’s Midwinter conference. There, committees announced their final book choices for the Caldecott, Geisel, and many others! I always liken these awards to be that of the “Library Oscars,” as they are considered to be the most prestigious awards given to illustrated children’s… Read More Award Winning Picture Books for Children
This is probably one of my favorite times of the year in the bookish/reading/librarian community because of all of the buzz around new releases AND the excitement surrounding potential book award winners from the previous publishing year. All in all, there are so many titles to keep track of and add to your TBR, I… Read More Your Guide to YA Releases: January 2019
I have happy news. Well, happy for me! My daughter, Amelia, is finally at an age where she’s beginning to enjoy reading with me; she has loved playing with books by stacking them, opening and closing them, but has never been interested in sitting with me and listening to a story. But now that she’s… Read More NEW Children’s Christmas Books to Read This Year
The Girl King by Mimi Yu- January 8th, 2019 I am VERY excited about this book. I received a copy of this Asian-inspired fantasy a few months ago but have held off reading it because I’ve had so many other books I had to read first! Lu and Min are sisters on a set path; Lu… Read More Must-Read YA Books- Winter 2019
My daughter, Amelia, is 13 months old today, which, as with every passing month, brings on all the feels. Today we woke up early (my night-owl self rarely gets to sleep past 6 a.m) and I read her a book while she drank her milk in the rocking chair with me. Her closeness prompted me… Read More 5 Best Parenting Books for the First Year
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