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
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 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: 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 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
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
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
Scroll through our Favorite 2019 Tween Books list below: A Closer Look at Eventown As a kid, I loved to read books set in alternate and dystopian worlds, Read more
