Reinberger Review: “Becoming Naomi León”
Ryan, P. M. (2004). Becoming Naomi León. Scholastic. 256 pages. Audience: Grades 4-7 Review by: Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool When their mother suddenly turns up Read more
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Reinberger Review of “Efrén Divided”
Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros Themes: family, immigration, deportation, community, activism Audience: Grades 3-7 Review by Julia Stone (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Efrén Divided received the Read more
Currently Reading: “The Magic Tree House”
Currently Reading: To celebrate the birthday of Mary Pope Osborne on the 20th, we are reading the very first of the Magic Tree House Series. Fall in love with the Read more
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
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