Champion The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut Tree By Sally M. Walker 2018

September 10, 2018

I must confess that my interest in Chestnut trees is all because of Barbara Kingsolver’s adult novel Prodigal Summer; that I have loved for years. This non fic explains all about the chestnut blight that basically . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Coco Chanel Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress By Susan Goldman Rubin 2018

September 10, 2018

I was really interested in this iconic woman who I knew little about. I do remember when Chanel # 5 was the perfume to wear! I found the book to be a nice accessible mix . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

Hello Universe By Erin Estrada Kelly 2017

September 10, 2018

Newbery Winner This was quick and delightful. Told in alternating voices of 4 middle school kids, it’s almost like a play; in fact I can easily imagine it on stage. The plot is crafted so . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Juvenile Books

The Warden’s Daughter By Jerry Spinelli

September 10, 2018

I took a long time to read this one. It was compelling but the main character, a middle school girl is so out of control and annoying that it was unpleasant at times. Jerry Spinelli . . . read more »

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Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan 2017

September 10, 2018

A sweet middle school story about a Muslim 6th grade girl who struggles when her Korean best friend starts to include another girl in their friendship. Amina is very musical but afraid to sing in . . . read more »

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The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz 2017

September 10, 2018

I am almost finished with this and I want to stop reading so that it won’t end but I can’t! I want these friends forever! I want this wonderful family! I love the way this . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Young Adult Books

Punk Farm by By Jarrett J. Krosoczka 2005

September 10, 2018

I love this and want to act it out with kids… I want a hat that says “I’m the Boss” like Farmer Joe’s. I’d like to see what Andrew would do with it. Kids could . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Children's Books

Music Everywhere! By Maya Ajmera 2014

September 10, 2018

Absolutely stunning photographs showing kids playing music all over the world. Great intro to instruments culture and the fun of making noise and music. Will definitely order this! 8-11-18  Picture book MUSIC Reviewed by Susan . . . read more »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Children's Books

Miss Susan immersing herself…in a book!

September 8, 2018

  How Miss Susan immerses herself in a book!

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Children's Books

2018 Hugo Awards

August 22, 2018

2018 Hugo Awards Announced The 76th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) wrapped up in San Jose, and on Sunday night the conference held its annual Hugo Awards ceremony. There was a lot of wonderful work . . . read more »

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