Novels in verse have become even more popular for middle grade readers recently, for good reasons, one being the format’s unique ability to approach heavy, complicated themes in accessible yet evocative language. A Year Without Home by V.T. Bidania is a great example of this, and one that fans of the format should not miss. … Continue reading A YEAR WITHOUT HOME (V.T. Bidania)
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The Name Jar (Yangsook Choi)
Hello, friends! Happy MLK Day! In honor of Dr. King, we took the Read Your World pledge to read a children's book about diversity today, and we chose The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi. This is a lovely story about a little girl who, after emigrating from Korea, considers taking an "American" name. When Unhei … Continue reading The Name Jar (Yangsook Choi)
