Title: Traffick (sequel to TRICKS) Author: Ellen Hopkins Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books, November, 2015 Themes: sex trafficking of minors, tricks, homosexuality, homophobia, transphobia, family relationships, romantic relationships, abuse, Las Vegas Genre: Contemporary YA Ages: 14+ Opening: A Poem By Cody Bennet Can’t Find The courage to leap the brink, free-fall beyond the … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 12/7/2015
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 12/7/2015
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on 11/30/2015
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Another selection to continue November’s celebration of Native American Heritage. Title: The Chsitams Coat, Memories of My Sioux Childhood Author: Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve Illustrator: Ellen Beier Publisher: Holiday House, 2011 Themes: Christmas, Native Americans, Sioux, generosity, gifts Ages: 5-8 Awards: American Indian Youth Literature Award Opening: The frigid gale blew sideways across the South … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 10/5/2015
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JacketFlap tags: Fairness, Determination, Discrimination, Shoes, NEW SHOES, Segregation, Eric Velasquez, African American Interest, WNDB, Diversity Reading Challenge 2015, 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge, Susan Lynn Meyer, Human & Civil Rights, Justice & Equality, Add a tag
Title: New Shoes Written by: Susan Lynn Meyer Illustrated by: Eric Velasquez Published by: Holiday House, 2015 Themes/Topics: Shoes, Segregation, Discrimination, African American Interest, Human & Civil Rights, Fairness, Justice & Equality, Determination, Genre: Historical fiction Suitable for ages: 5-8 Opening: My cousin Charlotte … Continue reading
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on 4/13/2015
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I read and review a lot of books each year, and this one stands out for me as a story that changed me. I am telling you, it is a must read. If it is on your TBR list, shuffle … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 3/23/2015
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In line with my Diversity Monday posts this year, I wanted to let my readers know of Diversity in YA’s 2015 Anniversary Giveaway. They are giving away 100 books with main characters who are of color, LGBT, and/or disabled. Click here to … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 3/9/2015
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JacketFlap tags: children's books, aspergers, autism spectrum, RAIN REIGN, Diversity Reading Challenge 2015, 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge, Ann M Martin, Charlotte Huck Book Award (2015), middle grade reads, Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School (2015), Add a tag
Today’s recommendation falls into category #9, A book written by or about someone on the autism spectrum. Title: RAIN REIGN Written by: Ann M. Martin Published by: Feiwel and Friends, October, 2014 Themes/Topics: Aspergers, homonyms, loss, rules Suitable for ages: 7-12 Awards: Schneider Family Book … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 2/27/2015
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JacketFlap tags: stuttering, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Award Winning Picture Book Reviews, Diversity Reading Challenge 2015, A Boy And A Jaguar, PANTHERA, picture books, cats, conservation, teaching resources, jaguars, Add a tag
Title: A Boy And A Jaguar Written by: Alan Rabinowitz Illustrated by: Catia Chien Published by: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014 Themes/Topics: jaguars, conservation, stuttering, big cats Suitable for ages: 3-7 Awards: Schneider Family Book Award for Children (2015) Autobiographical Opening: I’m standing in … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 2/23/2015
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JacketFlap tags: We nee diverse Books, Diversity Reading Challenge 2015, LAST STOP MARKET STREET, urban neighborhoods, multicultural, gratitude, picture book, picture books, optimism, African American, grandparents, grandmothers, Matt de la Pena, Christian Robinson, Multi Cultural, Add a tag
Today’s Diversity Read/Review falls into categories #1 and #2. The author Matt de la Peña is half Mexican/half white and the illustrator Christian Robinson is African-American. Title: Last Stop Market Street Written by: Matt de la Peña Illustrated by: Christian Robinson Published by: G. … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 2/2/2015
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JacketFlap tags: picture book, New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Book recommendation, Vernon Smith, folktale, Epiphany, Diversity Reading Challenge 2015, gingerbread baby, Keila Dawson, The King Cake Baby, Add a tag
Just a quick reminder that I am blogging reviews from the 2015 Diversity Reading Challenge. Today’s picture book falls into category #2. I am sure to post more in this category as the year progresses. Title: The King Cake Baby Written … Continue reading
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By: JOANNA MARPLE,
on 1/5/2015
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On January 1st, An Unconventional Librarian, an educational, book-loving blogger whom I follow, posted the following challenge, which I love and have been promoting over the inter-webs. I thought it would be fun to take the challenge myself and blog … Continue reading
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