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Book Review: The Sky Over Rebecca by Matthew Fox

Book Review: The Sky Over Rebecca by Matthew Fox
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 04, 2023
This quiet story is full of tension and will keep readers engaged as they watch Kara and Rebecca forge a tight friendship irrespective of time or place. A beautiful story of time travel and compassion.
Book Review: The Song of the Swan

Book Review: The Song of the Swan
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 01, 2023
Readers who love fairy tales and retellings and those with no knowledge of the source material alike will enjoy this look at wishes, deceptions, and true treasures.
Book Review: The Song of the Swan by Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator)

Book Review: The Song of the Swan by Karah Sutton, Pauliina Hannuniemi (Illustrator)
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 01, 2023
Readers who love fairy tales and retellings and those with no knowledge of the source material alike will enjoy this look at wishes, deceptions, and true treasures.
A Stick of Fruit Stripe Gum, a guest post by Suzanne Supplee

A Stick of Fruit Stripe Gum, a guest post by Suzanne Supplee
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 27, 2023
Like Kevin McCallister and Mary Lennox, Josephine is transformed by challenges. I suppose we all are, but even so, there is sweetness in this life.
Best Middle Grade Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books

Best Middle Grade Books 2023 | SLJ Best Books
Emily Beasley, Monisha Blair, Kristin Brynsvold, Kristyn Dorfman, Ashleigh Williams,  Nov 21, 2023

This year's best in middle grade includes fierce folklore-inspired adventures, powerful explorations of identity, and tender ruminations on loss and grief. Tweens of all reading levels and interests will find a novel that speaks to them in this curated collection.

'Wish' Read-Alikes and Nonfiction Tie-Ins for Young Stargazers

'Wish' Read-Alikes and Nonfiction Tie-Ins for Young Stargazers
Abby Johnson,  Nov 20, 2023

Fiction and nonfiction booklists for kids who are enthralled with the Disney movie, astronomy, or both. 

Copycats and Conflict in The Cardboard Kingdom, a guest post by Chad Sell

Copycats and Conflict in The Cardboard Kingdom, a guest post by Chad Sell
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 17, 2023
There are a lot of lessons to learn from copycats.
'A First Time for Everything' Wins 2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

'A First Time for Everything' Wins 2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Kara Yorio,  Nov 16, 2023

Dan Santat's middle grade graphic memoir received the prestigious honor at a ceremony where Oprah Winfrey spoke about 2021 School Librarian of the Year Amanda Jones and the power of diverse books.

The Appeal of the Mentor Archetype, a guest post by Mary Amato

The Appeal of the Mentor Archetype, a guest post by Mary Amato
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 15, 2023
As a young reader, I loved getting advice from the mentors that appeared in fiction. I wanted to live in that kind of world where a mentor would arrive and dispense a piece of wisdom or a warning that would prove to be a key in unlocking the overcoming of my obstacles.
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