Photo and review by @anderslara on Instagram Thanks to @kidlitexchange for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own. Soldier Boy by Keely Hutton (Farrar, Straus Giroux BFYR ~ June 13, 2017) I needed to take a bit to process this book because WOW. Soldier Boy is the... Continue Reading →
The Charming Life of Izzy Malone by Jenny Lundquist
"Sometimes I feel like a wildflower...except wildflowers are beautiful, and most of the time I feel like a sore thumb in a room full of pretty pinkies." -Izzy The Charming Life of Izzy Malone by Jenny Lundquist (Aladdin ~ November 2016) Review and photo by Kid Lit Exchange reviewer Christina of @mycornerforbooksand on Instagram 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 out... Continue Reading →
Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess By Shari Green
Review and photo by Susan D. ~ originally posted on Red Canoe Reader Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for introducing this book to me - all opinions are my own. Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess by Shari Green (Pajama Press ~ May 15, 2017) Macy, who has been deaf since she had meningitis when she was... Continue Reading →
Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Patrice Barton
Review and photo by Shanah S. ~ originally posted on Dr. Shana Salter Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own. Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Patrice Barton (Roaring Brook Press ~Published July 25, 2017) From Maria Gianferrari, author of Coyote Moon, comes... Continue Reading →
The Girl In Between by Sarah Carroll
Review and photo by Amber ~ originally published on Books and Cats and Coffee. Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the free review copy of this book – all opinions are my own. The Girl In Between by Sarah Carroll (Kathy Dawson Books ~ June 20, 2017) Book Description (from Goodreads) I'm invisible. Ma says I'm... Continue Reading →
Maverick and Me by Katherine Schwarzenegger and Phyllis Harris
Review and photo by Lauren. ~ originally posted on The Smile Lines Thank you to the @kidlitexchange for providing me with a copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Maverick and Me by Katherine Schwarzeneggar and Phyllis Harris (WorthyKids/Ideals ~ September 5, 2017) A Must Read! Maverick and Me by Katherine Schwarzenegger is a sweet story about... Continue Reading →
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Review and Photos by Michele G. Today, October 17, 2017, is release day for Dear Martin and I’m here to shout about it! My rating: 5/5 stars I received Dear Martin from Penguin Random House at #alaac17 for free and WOW! Dear Martin by Nic Stone (Crown BFYR - October 17, 2017) Book Description... Continue Reading →
10 Diverse Middle Grade Read Alouds
Every single one of our students deserve to see themselves in the books we choose to read aloud, which is why it is important to select stories with diverse characters, cultures, and experiences. Reading diverse novels provides opportunities for students to gain a better understanding of their world and helps to bring a voice to... Continue Reading →
Huggable October 2017 Middle Grade Releases
These reviews and photos by Kate Olson were originally written published on The Loud Library Lady blog. There is a reason I titled my blog and social media accounts all relating to LOUD ~ when I love books, I absolutely shout about them from the rooftops! So when I found these two ADORABLE middle grade... Continue Reading →