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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

By On January 23, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Historical Fiction, Mystery, Novel, 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: The Remarkable Journey by Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart

By On January 16, 2021 · 2 Comments · In 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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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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Sofia’s Kids’ Corner: Small Steps by Louis Sachar

By On November 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In 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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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliot, Illustrated by Noa Denmon

By On November 5, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Theme
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A Place Inside of Me
Author: Zetta Elliot
Illustrator: Noa Denmon
Published: July 21, 2020 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR)

Summary: In this powerful, affirming poem by award-winning author Zetta Elliott, a Black child explores his shifting emotions throughout the year.

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