Winter break is coming up sooner than we think, so what better time to think about helping our youngsters build their cold-weather TBRs? For middle graders, I have two thrilling espionage must-reads that will fill their cozy midwinter reading with suspense. Bookshop Amazon The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell is the tale … Continue reading THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS (Judith Rossell) & MAX IN THE LAND OF LIES (Adam Gidwitz)
Happy book birthday to two very different books! On the silly side of things, Happy Pal-A-Palooza! is another delightfully creative and engaging activity book from the madcap mind of Mo Willems, starring the beloved pals Elephant Gerald and Piggie. As we’ve said before, Mo Willems activity books are a step above the rest, featuring storylines … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday: HAPPY PAL-A-PALOOZA (Mo Willems Workshop) and THE TALE OF THE VANISHING CIRCUS (Kayla Cottingham)
These middle grade and picture books can help young readers find empathy, understanding, and support during National Homelessness Awareness Month and beyond.
What if there were a world where the British Empire still ruled the globe, and the enslavement of humans was still practiced out in the open? That’s the 21st-century London of Tyger’s protagonist, Adam Alhambra, a Muslim kid of Middle Eastern descent who is just trying to keep his head down and help his parents’ … Continue reading TYGER (SF Said, illus. by Dave McKean)
New article on LitPOP! The holiday gift-giving season is coming up, which means that kids will be out of school for the winter break and ready for some new reading material. After all, in between snowball fights, holiday merriments, and visits with family, there are plenty of opportunities to cozy up with a new book. … Continue reading 20 December New Releases Perfect for Kids’ Winter Break TBRs
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