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Love in English by Maria E. Andreu

By On February 18, 2021 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Background Knowledge, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Conflict, Language/Style, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Multicultural, Novel, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Setting, Text Structure, Vocabulary/Vocabulary Development, Writing
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Love in English
Author: Maria E. Andreu
Published: February 2, 2021 by Balzer + Bray

Summary: Sixteen-year-old Ana has just moved to New Jersey from Argentina for her Junior year of high school. She’s a poet and a lover of language—except that now, she can […]

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Brave in the Woods by Tracy Holczer

By On February 9, 2021 · 1 Comment · In Allusion, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Imagery/Descriptive Language, Magical Realism, Novel, Plot Development, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Setting
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Brave in the Woods
Author: Tracy Holczer
Published January 5th, 2021 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers

Summary: Critically acclaimed Tracy Holczer returns with a heartrending tale about a girl descended from the Grimm brothers who sets out to break […]

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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, Illustrated by Dung Ho

By On January 14, 2021 · 1 Comment · In Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Figurative Language, Imagery/Descriptive Language, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Simile/Metaphor
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
Author: Joanna Ho
Illustrator: Dung Ho
Published: January 5, 2021 by HarperCollins

Summary: This lyrical and stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the of spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. […]

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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: The Amelia Six by Kristin L. Gray

By On January 9, 2021 · 1 Comment · In Mystery, Novel, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Sofia's Kids' Corner
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Sofia is an 9-year-old brilliant reader who aspires to be a book reviewer. On select Saturdays, Sofia shares her favorite books with kids! She is one of the most well-read elementary schoolers that we know, so she is highly qualified for this role!

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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

By On December 5, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Mystery, Novel, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Sofia's Kids' Corner
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Sofia is an 9-year-old brilliant reader who aspires to be a book reviewer. On select Saturdays, Sofia shares her favorite books with kids! She is one of the most well-read elementary schoolers that we know, so she is highly qualified for this role!

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Two New Hanukkah Books You Must Read!: The Ninth Night of Hanukkah by Erica Perl and illustrated by Shahar Kober & The Littlest Candle: A Hanukkah Story by Rabbis Kerry and Jesse Olitzky, Illustrated by Jen Kostman

By On December 3, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Picture Book, Read Aloud
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The Ninth Night of Hanukkah
Author: Erica Perl
Illustrator: Shahar Kober
Published September 15, 2020 by Sterling

Goodreads Summary: A heartwarming picture book with a fresh twist on a Hanukkah celebration: celebrating a ninth night with new neighbors and friends!

It’s Hanukkah, and Max and […]

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Blog Tour with Review and THREE BOOK Giveaway!: It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood by Josh Funk, Illustrated by Edwardian Taylor

By On October 27, 2020 · 3 Comments · In Asking Questions, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Fantasy, Humor, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Text Structure, Tone, Writing
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It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood
Author: Josh Funk
Illustrator: Edwardian Taylor
Anticipated Publication: October 27, 2020 by Two Lions

Goodreads Summary: Once again, the beleaguered storyteller tries to tell a traditional fairy tale, with little success. Red has some questions about her delivery to Grandma’s house, […]

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