One of the joys of blogging is meeting other like-minded book lovers who share the same taste in books as you do. From the time I met author Nicole Blades, she and I clicked since with both have an affinity for great literature. Bonus points for us living in the same state and only a few miles apart from one another. She was the perfect person to read President Barack…
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The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar Giles (A Book Review)
Title: The Last Mirror on the Left by Lamar Giles, illustrated by Dapo AdeolaPublished by VersifyPages: 272Age Range: 8 – 12 yearsGrade Level: 3 – 7 Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Versify in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed…
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All Because You Matter by Tami Charles & Bryan Collier (A Book Review)
Title: All Because You MatterPublished by Orchard Books an imprint of ScholasticPages: 40Age Range: 4 – 8 yearsGrade Level: Preschool – 3 Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Scholastic, Inc. in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. SynopsisDiscover this poignant,…
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I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes & Gordon C. James (A Book Review)
Title: I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. JamesPublished by Pengin KidsPages: 32Age Range: 4 – 8 years Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Penguin Kids in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my…
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Multicultural Children’s Book Day: The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan + Barefoot Books Review #ReadYourWorld
Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of these books and cards from the publishers to share my review as part of Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2020. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to the Multicultural Children’s Book Day Team for selecting me…
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Freedom Bird by Jerdine Nolen (A Book Review)
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Simon Kids in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. I’m in full 2020 review mode pouring over all of the beautiful books I’ve received from publishers and authors so…
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (A Book Review)
Reflection Fry bread. Of all the foods most commonly associated with Native American culture, fry bread has long been at the center of the table. It is a food that was born out of desperation and survival that no one could have predicted it would be…
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The Pirate Tree by Brigita Orel (Blog Tour)
Disclaimer: I received a free advanced copy of The Pirate Tree from the publisher to review and enjoy with our family in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. Friends are an important part of everyone’s life. For children who…
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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o (A Book Review)
Disclaimer: I received a free advanced copy of Sulwe from the publisher to review and enjoy with our family in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. Having lighter skin has long been a status symbol and is still seen…