Reinberger Review of “Under the Royal Palms”
Under the Royal Palms by Alma Flor Ada Themes: family, childhood, home, storytelling, grief Audience: Grades 4-7 Review by Julia Stone (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Under Read more
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Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with these seven books that inspire a love for the environment and warn readers against the dangers of pollution. All That Trash: The Story of the Read more
Currently Reading: “Beezus and Ramona”
Currently Reading: To celebrate Beverly Cleary’s birthday later this week, we are reading the classic Beezus and Ramona. Being a big sister can be hard, especially when one’s little sister is Read more
Celebrate Women’s History Month With These Books
Celebrate Women’s History Month with these five middle school books about daring and courageous women often overlooked by history. The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science Read more
Reinberger Review: “Ghost”
Ghost Reynolds, Jason. (2016). Ghost. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. 246 pages. Audience – Grades 6+ Review By: Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool In Ghost, Castle (AKA Read more
Reinberger Review: “Miles Morales, Vol. 1, Straight Out of Brooklyn”
Miles Morales, Vol. 1, Straight Out of Brooklyn Ahmed, Saladin. (2019). Miles Morales, Vol. 1, Straight Out of Brooklyn. New York, NY: Marvel Worldwide, Inc. 136 pages. Audience: Grades 8+ Read more
Reinberger Review: “The Field Guide to the North American Teenager”
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager Philippe, Ben. (2018). The Field Guide to the North American Teenager. New York, NY: Balzer + Bray. 372 pages. Audience – Grades Read more
Currently Reading: “Dracula”
With Halloween just days away, there was only one option for this week’s “Currently Reading” book. Imaginatively adapted for a younger audience, this version of the classic “Dracula” perfectly sets Read more
Reinberger Review: “We Set the Dark On Fire”
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia Published by Katherine Tegen Books in 2019 Themes: Forbidden love, good vs evil, and coming of age Book Review Written By: Read more
Currently Reading: “Doll Bones”
With Halloween fast approaching, “Doll Bones” by Holly Black is the perfect middle school read to get into the spooky season. With relatable characters and just the right amount of Read more