Starfish
June 14, 2022
In Starfish, Ellie is never far from thinking about her weight, thanks to the relentless bullies around her.
Out of My Heart
June 7, 2022
The first time I met Melody Brooks in Out of My Mind, I was so taken with this loquacious, caring 10-year-old girl who struggles to communicate with her family and her teachers, to let them know how smart she is, to express her wishes. She has no friends, but she has lots and lots of hope.
Samira Surfs
May 31, 2022
I don’t think I’ve ever read a novel about surfing before Samira Surfs. I was fascinated by the setting in Bangladesh, the sport, and the Rohingya culture, different than my own.
Golden Girl
May 24, 2022
A bright bauble … you don’t need it and it’s not worth a great deal, but you take it, hiding it. Impulse control disorder, under which kleptomania is categorized, is rare but it affects people deeply.
Caution: Road Signs Ahead
May 17, 2022
Taking a road trip this summer? Traveling with the youngest among us? Be sure to pack this book.
Karthik Delivers
May 10, 2022
When I finished, I immediately looked to see what else this author has written … thankfully, quite a lot. I know what I’m reading next.
Finding Junie Kim
May 3, 2022
Ellen Oh’s story is firmly rooted in the present-day United States where Junie Kim is waging her own battle against middle school bullies and racism and depression. She doesn’t know how to fight back and so she isolates herself from her friends.
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
April 26, 2022
It’s quite a feat to portray the future US Representative’s life in a step-by-step manner, recounting each setback and each way Patsy overcame the barriers she faced, all the while keeping the prose energetic and compelling. Several times I found myself gasping.
Turn the Tide
April 19, 2022
Reading this verse novel awoke all of my tendencies for activism. In her characterization of a young activist, Elaine Dimopoulos does so many things right.
Just Like That
April 12, 2022
When I began this book, I was furious with the author. That’s a terrible way to start a recommendation. I think the author chose a terrible way to start his book!
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