Open to words, forever–
Sometimes I use food words to describe literature — delicious, nutritious — and this book, Peek-a-Boo forest is where book meets food. This book can be chewed upon and has textural components that make crinkly noises that are very enjoyable to new ears. Plus, there are lots of exciting creatures to discover hiding in the
As I was reading The Night Watchman, the novel was announced as the recipient of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. It is well deserving of the honor. The tale centers around a community’s efforts to halt the proposed displacement and elimination of several Native American tribes in the 1950s. The main character, Thomas Wazhashk,
Thanks to “Graphic Novel or Comic” category on the Reading Bingo card, I was reminded that I have long wanted to read this book, which had not learned of until it was put on the stage. Actually, this book ticks off three boxes: Graphic Novel/Comic, Coming of Age, and QTBIPOC. How’s that for efficiency? I
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This book of poetry gives us insight into the kids of Bronzeville, which is in Chicago. The poems “Jim” “Eldora, Who is Rich” & “The Admiration of Willie.” The illustrations bring the reader straight into the neighborhood and the narratives.
I’m using the ‘recommended by a friend’ square, since this book came in the mail from a dear friend. Spoiler alert! The Pout-Pout Fish surprised me in that he has a complete character shift to Kiss-Kiss Fish by the end of the book. It gives me hope for the world. We’ve read this a few
This is a very excellent book written by a real visionary. McGhee has a sharp mind which she uses to combine historical facts with personal anecdotes and stories that she gathered from interviews as she crossed the country from Maine to Mississippi to California. She wanted to discover why it is so common for people to
I’ve been reading this book to the wee one hanging around and it is fun to read. I love the illustrations — and the short sentences, such as ‘when a baby is born there should be a parade’ or ‘a screaming song is good to know if you have to scream’ — all true. I
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