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)
Happy February! It’s the season of Puppy Love—and a bit of Kitty Love, too! Between Valentine’s festivities from the Heeler Family, a lovestruck adventure with Dolly Parton’s canine pal Billy, and sweet tales of pets’ faves and forever families, there are plenty of titles to help the little animal lovers in your life celebrate the … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s: Puppy (and Kitty) Love!
Wishing to grow up faster and be entrusted with more adult responsibilities is a pretty universal theme for kids; no matter where in the world you grow up, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being a “grownup.” But for the young protagonist of Suuban's First Day: A First Day of Herding Story, written by … Continue reading SUUBAN’S FIRST DAY (Shugri Salh, illus. by Àlàbá Ònájìn)
Ever wondered how to talk to your kids about the dangers of social media? Then drop everything and get a copy of The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, illus. by Cynthia Yuan Cheng. If you saw our picks for the Best Middle … Continue reading THE AMAZING GENERATION (Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, illus. by Cynthia Yuan Cheng)
With many schools closed this week due to the winter storm, it’s likely that quite a few caregivers are hearing the dreaded words of cabin-fevered kids: “I’m BOOOOORED!” Rita, the highly relatable protagonist of Bored by Felicita Sala, knows that feeling all too well! She is practically catatonically bored and can’t think of a single … Continue reading BORED (Felicita Sala)
The Baby Bookworm 