Book Review//You Too?

You Too? by Janet Gurtler Goodreads Synopsis: A timely and heartfelt collection of essays inspired by the #MeToo movement, edited by acclaimed young adult and middle-grade author Janet Gurtler. Featuring Beth Revis, Mackenzi Lee, Ellen Hopkins, Saundra Mitchell, Jennifer Brown, Cheryl Rainfield and many more. When #MeToo went viral, Janet Gurtler was among the millions …

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Book Review//Followers

Book Review//Followers by Megan Angelo Synopsis: An electrifying story of two ambitious friends, the dark choices they make and the profound moment that changes the meaning of privacy forever. Orla Cadden dreams of literary success, but she’s stuck writing about movie-star hookups and influencer yoga moves. Orla has no idea how to change her life …

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Picture Book Review//What’s Up, Maloo?

What's Up, Maloo? Author: Geneviève Godbout Audience: Preschool-2 years old Published: January 7, 2020 Publisher: Tundra Books Synopsis No other kangeroo can hop like Maloo! But one day Maloo's friends find him stepping instead of hopping. What's wrong, Maloo? His pals look for ways to help Maloo regain the spring in his step. With patience, …

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Picture Book Review//Help Wanted, Must Love Books

Help Wanted, Must Love Books Author:  Janet Sumner Johnson, Courtney Dawson (illustrator) Audience age: 4-7 Published: March 2, 2020 Publisher: Capstone Synopsis: When Shailey's dad gets a new job, she loses her bedtime reading partner. She immediately starts interviews to fill the position and is thrilled when her favorite fairy tale characters line up to apply. …

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Book Review// This Light Between Us

This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II by Andrew Fukuda Goodreads Synopsis: In 1935, ten-year-old Alex Maki from Bainbridge Island, Washington is disgusted when he's forced to become pen pals with Charlie Levy of Paris, France--a girl. He thought she was a boy. In spite of Alex's reluctance, their letters continue to fly …

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