IMWAYR

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: Discussion Guide for How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra

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We are taking this week off because we are at the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) National Conference followed by the ALAN (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE) Workshop.

Ricki will be back next Monday with a normal roundup.

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: The Night Raven (The Moonwind Mysteries #1) by Johan Rundberg

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “The Powerful Nature of Graphic Memoirs” by Claire Lordon, Author of One in a Million

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Kellee

Middle Grade

 

• Coraline by Neil Gaiman & Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman: My family and I were lucky enough to go see Neil Gaiman and Art Spiegelman speak last Monday, so I wanted to prepare Trent, who had not read any Gaiman books yet. We listened to both Coraline and Fortunately, the Milk and Trent loved both of them! He called Coraline “an R rated kids book because it was so creepy” and Fortunately, the Milk was just an extravagant tale. Both are great reads!
• I am the Walrus by Neal Shusterman & Eric Elfman: I am always so impressed with the ideas that Shusterman comes up with, and this novel is no different. The adventure Noah goes on is nonstop and just has surprises all the way through. The ending seemed to set up for a sequel, so it will be really interesting to see how this seemingly resolved story continues in the next book.
• Gone Wolf by Amber McBride: Whoa whoa whoa! I read this book in less than 24 hours because I didn’t want to put it down. It is a dystopian novel that takes a turn in the middle that I DID NOT see coming, and I just want more people to read this so I can talk to them about it.
• Escape by K.R. Alexander: I can definitely see why this book is on our state reading list (SSYRA). It is a fascinating topic, very timely, is so suspenseful, and just doesn’t stop until the end of the book. It is also a quick read. Most middle school readers would love this book.
• Best Wishes: Time After Time by Sarah Mlynowski & Christina Soontornvat: I truly love all of Mlynowski’s series (Upside Down Magic, Whatever After, and Best Wishes); they are all so much fun to read, and this one was no different. This was a Groundhog Day book (if you know, you know) and the reader will root for Lucy to figure out how to truly make a perfect day.

Young Adult

• Legendborn by Tracey Deonn: Oh, I now see why this book is so loved! It is full of adventure, pain, truth, exploration, and tradition. Deonn uses the Arthur legend to build her own mythology and unveil the truth behind good ole boys clubs, especially those in the south. And Bree, the protagonist, is such a phenomenal character! She just kicks so much butt and her, with her friend Alex, just won’t back down.

Picture Books

 

• Pirate Stew by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Chris Riddell; Cinnamon by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Divya Srinivasan; Chu’s Day at the Beach by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Adam Rex: More Neil Gaiman reading to prep for seieng him!!
• Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series by Traci Sorell, Illustrated by Arigon Starr: As a baseball fan, I loved learning about this slice of history of the game. Both Charles Bender and John Meyers were amazing baseball players whose influence can still be seen today. I am thankful that Sorell was blatant in her description of the racist treatment these players faced, and that Native players still face, while still focusing on their achievements and life. And make sure not to miss out on the Author’s Note to see the truly amazing stats these men held. I also enjoyed Starr’s illustration; her work is new to me, and I look forward to seeing other picture books from her.
• The Bone Wars: The True Story of the Epic Battle to Find Dinosaur Fossils by Jane Kurtz, Illustrated by Alexander Vidal: This book is so fascinating! Any reader interested in dinosaurs, scientific research, or rivalries is going to love this one. The back and forth of Marsh and Cope keep the story going and the fact that it is nonfiction will really trip some kids up because some of the antics seem unbelievable. And through the whole rivalry story, readers will get to learn about the early years of paleontology. Reading about the early fossil discovery was just so interesting, and don’t miss out on the back matter to add even more layers to the information. I was specifically intrigued by the Author’s and Illustrator’s notes in the back. Learning the rest of the tale of Marsh and Cope added to the experience, and reading about how the illustrator chose to depict prehistoric creatures in the book is just so cool!

  To learn more about any of these books, click on any title/image to go to the book’s Goodreads page or check out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

This is my week off and then next week is vacation for us, so I’ll see you in a couple of weeks!

Kellee

• Reading: Strikers: A Graphic Novel by Kiel Phegley, Illustrated Jacques Khouri
• Listening: Me: Moth by Amber McBride

Tuesday: Discussion Guide for How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: Discussion Guide for Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter

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Kellee

Today is my day off from IMWAYR, but you can learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my  read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison is one of the very few books that I haven’t read on the top banned books lists. I decided I needed to change that. It is a powerful book, and it is absolutely absurd that this book is being banned. I really appreciated the lawn theme. It made me very reflective.

Ricki

I am reading books for NCTE! More soon!

Tuesday: The Night Raven (The Moonwind Mysteries #1) by Johan Rundberg

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “The Powerful Nature of Graphic Memoirs” by Claire Lordon, Author of One in a Million

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “Cats vs. Dogs” by Paul Meisel, Author of Boom!

**Click on any picture/link to view the post**

Kellee

Middle Grade

• Consider the Octopus by Nora Raleigh Baskin and Gae Polisner: When Trent found out that the artist Holden Miller, who I had introduced him to, was the son of an author acquaintance of mine, he wanted to read one of her books, and this is one I’d been wanting to read for a while, so it worked out perfect! I love the premise of this book, the two points of view, and the two main characters, and the way the authors balanced the story with a message about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and a call for change was done so well. I am so glad that Trent and I listened to this one together!
• Next Stop by Debbie Fong: After tragedy strikes her family, Pia goes alone on a bus tour which leads to helping her face her grief and anxiety around the tragedy and her parents’ reaction to it. This graphic novel is unlike any other I’ve read–the author does a fabulous job of balancing touching on the tough subjects of loss, grief, and blame as well as mental illness while also taking Pia and the reader on a bus tour that is beautiful and enjoyable. It truly shows the balance of life after tragedy strikes.
• Looking Up by Stephen Pastis: This book is so much more than it seems at first look. You may think it is a quirky book about a young girl who just doesn’t fit in and her love for her town, her turtle, and her hopeful friend, but it is so much more than that, which you will see at the end when you read it!
• The Night Raven by Johan Rundberg: I review this next week–I am looking forward to sharing it!
• The Liars Society by Alyson Gerber: As a middle school teacher, there are often times that my students do not want a younger middle grade book but are not ready for young adult, and it is so hard to find books for them that fit what they’re looking for—The Liars Society is going to fit a need that I’d been searching for when it comes to my readers who want to read Jennifer Lynn Barnes or Karen McManus but aren’t there yet. And, as a mystery fan, I can recommend in confidence because I didn’t figure out the twists, so I know middle school readers are going to be blown away by what happens also. I CANNOT wait to get this book into readers’ hands (and it is going to be so hard to wait for book 2)!!

Young Adult

• Spy x Family: The Official Guide by Tatsuya Endo: This official guide for Spy x Family will be a need-to-get for any fan of the series. It had great short stories, character profiles, never-before-seen illustrations, and interviews with the author, all of which just adds to the Spy x Family experience.
• Heartgear Vol. 2 by Tsuyoshi Takaki: This is quickly becoming one of my favorite manga series, and I hate having to wait for each volume! I don’t want to get into the second volume too much, in case you haven’t read 1 yet, but the premise of Roue being the only human left of a post apocalyptic world overrun with gear with only her protector Chrome there to keep her safe is just so much fun to read!
• Winter by Marissa Meyer: WHAT A FINALE! I highly recommend this series; I am so glad I finally went back and finished the series because Marissa Meyer does such a brilliant job with this series.
• Fairest by Marissa Meyer: I am not huge on romanticizing villains, but hearing Levana’s story shows such insight into why she is the way she is throughout The Lunar Chronicles. This book is supposed to be 3.5, so between Cress and Winter, but I waited until finishing to read it. I am not sure if it was the right decision, but I think that learn what I learned about Levana in Winter first before reading Fairest worked out very well. We do learn more about Cinder’s and Winter’s families and childhood, so that is a nice addition also!

Picture Books

 

• The Teachers March by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace, Illustrated by Charly Palmer: I had heard of the Selma’s Teachers March, but I didn’t know much about it, so I am so glad I chose to listen to this audiobook from Libro.FM’s educator audiobooks. So much fantastic information included throughout the book and back matter about such a historical moment.
• Hello, Trees by Bailey Bezuidenhout, Illustrated by Maria Lebedeva: This book is a deep dive into what it means to be cognitive and how we should treat our earth. The verse within the book is written with such beautiful figurative language and thought-provoking questions that no reader will be able to keep this book from living in their brains once they are done. And with the colorful illustrations and purposeful white space, the images add another whole dimension to the book.
• Jackie and the Books She Loved by Ronni Diamondstein, Illustrated by Bats Langley: I did not know about this part of Jackie Kennedy’s life, and I loved learning about her, her love of books, and her career in publishing. She is truly a first lady who we should celebrate! I am so glad that I had the chance to read this book.
• The Power of Yeti by Rebecca Van Slyke, Illustrated by G. Brian Karas: What a fun way to teach mindset to young children! With the little boy’s new friend, the yeti, he realizes that he can’t give up, he just isn’t there yet-i. Will be a great read aloud and social emotional discussion starter!
• My Cat Does Ballet by Robert Heidbreder, Illustrated by Matt Schu: I am a sucker for cat books, and this is no different! I want to go to a corps de chat ballet! The author does a fantastic job of keeping it silly and cat-focused while also teaching about ballet and ballet terms. Readers will want to practice ballet and teach their pets, too, when they finish!
• Kind: A Call to Care for Every Creature by Jess McGeachin: This book of vignettes, each focusing on a different type of creature and what makes it special, is exactly what it says: a call to care for every creature. The structure of this book is superb, with each spread featuring a poem and realistic illustrations of different creatures that fit the poem. Because of its clear purpose and structure, it is a perfect mentor text for a cross-curricular activity with writing, poetry, and science!

To learn more about any of these books, click on any title/image to go to the book’s Goodreads page or check out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

This is my week off, so I’ll see you next week!

Kellee

• Reading I Am The Walrus by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman
• Listening to Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
• Listening (with Trent) to Coraline by Neil Gaiman
  • My family is going to see Neil Gaiman here in Orlando on 11/6 (with Art Spiegelman)!!

Tuesday: Discussion Guide for Futureland: Battle for the Park by H.D. Hunter

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: Apart, Together by Linda Booth Sweeney & Ariel Rutland

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “There’s a World of Inspiration Out There” by Karah Sutton, Author of The Song of the Swan

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Kellee

Today is my day off from IMWAYR, but you can learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

Adult

 

I fell hard into the Emily Henry ferver. After reading and enjoying Book Lovers a couple of weeks ago, I decided to read her other three popular novels. I’ve always enjoyed romance and love watching people fall in love, so I just kept going. Needless to say, it’s been a busy week of romance. I don’t typically read adult novels, but this was a fun splurge. I think I’ll go back to YA, middle grade, and picture books now.

I’ve noticed it is very popular for people to rank the order of which they enjoy Emily Henry’s novels. I suppose I’ll play along, but I found them to be quite similar to each other. Anyways, here is my order of enjoyment with the carats that people on the internet are using:

Beach Read > Book Lovers > People We Meet on Vacation > Happy Place

To be perfectly honest, though, I am unclear about the impassioned defense and rating of the books on the internet because all four were enjoyable. The first two ranked higher for me because I loved the literary theme. The third was not as exciting for me because I am not much of a traveler, but I did enjoy the friends-to-lovers theme. The fourth ranked lowest to me because I hate break-up novels (not a spoiler–the novel starts with a breakup), but I did love the bond between the friends! All four were a pleasure to read, and I can see why people love this author.

Middle Grade

I couldn’t have been more excited by this author collaboration. Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith are two of the best authors writing today, and I was very eager to start the Blue Stars series. It lived up to my (very high) expectations! This is a series that will be very popular among kids. After I finished it, I gave it to my own three children, and they sat in the corner (or on the couch) and didn’t get up until they’d read it cover to cover! I recommend getting your hands on this book, Mission One: The Vice Principal Problem.

I am really enjoying the beauty of Eagle Drums by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson.

Tuesday: Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “Cats vs. Dogs” by Paul Meisel, Author of Boom!

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

 

Tuesday: The Uninhabitable Earth (Adapted for Young Readers): Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells

Thursday: Up In Flames by Hailey Alcaraz

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “Big Problems and Small Fascinations” by Olivia A. Cole, Author of Where the Lockwood Grows

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Kellee

Middle Grade

• Scout is Not a Band Camp by Jade Armstrong: I am so glad we read this for my teacher book club. I can completely understand Scout’s obsession with an author and wanting to do anything to meet them. Also, Scout’s navigation with friends in middle school is SO realistic; I think middle school readers of all different types will connect with her.
• Mascot by Charles Waters & Traci Sorell: I will be reviewing this book soon!
• Don’t Check Out This Book! by Kate Klise, Illustrated by M. Sarah Klise: My friend, Shannon, recommended this book to me when the recent attack on books started, and I am so glad she shared it with me. I loved the multi-format, with articles, letters, memos, etc., which sometimes doesn’t lend itself to buying into a story as much, but that is not the case for this book. It is a great story about why libraries and books are important.
• No Such Thing As Perfect by Misako Rocks!: Perfection is something that so many of us at one point or another strive for, but it is something that no one can be, including Emma who must figure out how to make it through as she navigates not being the best at something she loves. Luckily, her friends, and her new pet, are there for her. I also loved that this wasn’t just a normal sequel to Bounce Back, but was a companion, but we do get to see Lilico and how she is doing.
• Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman: What a fun, odd, silly, adventurous graphic novel!! Brian’s new unicorn horn is more than just a horn, and it leads to a whole adventure, including needing to save his kidnapped friend Avery who was sucked into another realm by shadow creatures. With a fun cast of characters, including a talking muffin and talking black cat, Brian must go save his best friend!
• Magic Girls: Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess by Megan Brennan: Inspired by Sailor Moon, Brennan’s Magic Girl series is about Kira who wants to be a Magic Girl so badly when a mysterious Catacorn shows up and may be able to help her with her goal.

Young Adult

• The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming (Adapted for Young Adults) by David Wallace-Wells: I reviewed this last Tuesday.
• Yacqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass Adapted by & Illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas, Novel by Meg Medina: When I read this novel by Meg Megina, I was affected so deeply, (I reviewed it in 2014) and I think this adaptation into a graphic novel truly does what the novel did and has now made the story more accessible. This story looks at what bullying does to someone, which is a heartbreaking story and this reissue of the story will bring light to this topic again, which is one that isn’t delved into as thoughtful as this book in many other books. And Vargas’s adaptation is so well done–the abridged story still captures the prose novel’s underlying feeling and the illustrations are so well done, bringing the effect of bullying to light in a different way than a novel without images can. This is graphic novel is superb.
• Cress (Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer: I am obsessed with this series! I cannot tell you much about this book in particular because it is book #3 of the series, but I will tell you that our new character, Cress, is based on Rapunzel.

Picture Books

• Ethan and the Strays by John Sullivan, Illustrated by Hatem Aly: I love Ethan! His heart is huge and seeing this story through his eyes will only make the reader’s heart fill. And the message of trap-neuter-release for strays is one that I do not think is in any picture book, so I am so glad it exists now in this sweet book!
• Pass the Baby by Susanna Reich, Illustrated by Raúl Colón: What a sweet story about the love that happens around a new baby but also all of the exhaustion of a family gathering, especially with that new baby. With great rhythm, the text will be so fun to read out loud, and with Colón’s fun and beautiful illustrations, this book will be a great read aloud.
• Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari, Illustrated by Diana Sudyka: What a wonderful combination of nonfiction and verse! The illustrator and author worked perfectly together to bring this book that has everything you’d want in a children’s nonfiction picture book: Fun text to read, lots of information, and beautiful illustrations.
• How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias, Illustrated by Melissa Iwai: I need everyone that does not understand inclusivity and representation. It is told in a cute, cuddly red panda way, but has a very serious message that is so important. Oh, and the illustrations are perfect for the tone! Please read this book with all of the kids and maybe a bit loudly so some adults who need to hear it hear it, too.
• The North Wind & The Sun: A Fable Retold by Philip Stead: With Stead’s sweet illustrations and poignant message surrounding perseverance and hope, this charming picture book of 3 sister’s journey as fall turns to winter is one that kids will love looking at and adults will love reading.
• Beulah has a Hunch!: Inside the Colorful Mind of Master Inventor Beulah Louise Henry by Katie Mazeika: I did not know about Beulah before this book, but we all should! What an amazing inventor! There are so many things that she is part of that we still use today, and this is all without any support and having to go against all of the gender norms surrounding her. Oh, and the illustrations are wonderful, too! I am so glad that this book is out there, and do not miss out on the back matter which delves even more into her life!
• The Wishing Machine by Jonathan Hillman, Illustrated by Nadia Alam: This picture book has so many layers, all of which readers will connect with, including a look at ending traditions, the unease of change, spreading kindness, how people are home not a place, and a low socioeconomic status leading to different housing. I loved seeing this story through the eyes of a child, because it shows how kids can find magic, even in truly tough situations; however, the story doesn’t make light of anything, even with the magical aspects. Mixed with colorful and playful illustrations, many readers will enjoy this book.

To learn more about any of these books, click on any title/image to go to the book’s Goodreads page or check out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

This is my week off; I’ll see you next week!

Kellee

• Reading: Glitch, Vol. 1 by Shima Shinya, Translated by Eleanor Summers
• Listening: Winter (Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

Tuesday: Apart, Together by Linda Booth Sweeney & Ariel Rutland

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “There’s a World of Inspiration Out There” by Karah Sutton, Author of The Song of the Swan

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Tuesday: Frankie and Friends: Breaking News by Christine Platt, Illustrated by Alea Marley

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “No Easy Answers: Using A Twist of Magic to Make a Tough Topic Accessible” by Jessica Vitalis, Author of Coyote Queen

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Kellee

Today is my day off from IMWAYR, but you can learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my read bookshelf on Goodreads. To learn more about any of these books, click on any title/image to go to the book’s Goodreads page or check out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

I just finished Hailey Alcaraz’s Up In Flames. This book gave me so much to think about! I am reviewing it this Thursday.

I will read anything that Cynthia Leitich Smith writes. This book is captivating in the way that it blends genres of realistic fiction, horror, and mystery. This is the perfect book to get your hands on right now for Halloween.

Ricki

I just received Blue Stars: The Vice Principal Problem by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, Illustrated by Molly Murakami. I am excited to read it!

 

Tuesday: The Uninhabitable Earth (Adapted for Young Readers): Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells

Thursday: Up In Flames by Hailey Alcaraz

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “Big Problems and Small Fascinations” by Olivia A. Cole, Author of Where the Lockwood Grows

Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!

  and