Helping Students Navigate the World of Books
The Greatest Kid in the World Author: John David Anderson Published: May 9, 2023 by Walden Pond Press Summary: From the beloved author of Posted comes the story of Zeke Stahls—a thoroughly average twelve-year-old who somehow finds himself in a competition to be named the World’s Greatest Kid. Zeke Stahls is not the best kid in the world. Some days … Read more
The Marvellers (Marvellverse #1) Author: Dhonielle Clayton Published: May 3rd, 2022 by Henry Holt and Co. Summary: Author Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky. Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, where Marvellers from all around … Read more
Tiny Pretty Things (#1) Shiny Broken Pieces (#2) Authors: Sona Charaipotra & Dhonielle Clayton Published: May 26th, 2015 & July 12th, 2016 by Harper Teen Tiny Pretty Things Summary: Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school. From the … Read more
“Little Red and the Big Bad Educator’s Guide” When I learned Shanda McCloskey would be illustrating my story LITTLE RED AND THE BIG BAD EDITOR, I was ecstatic. I knew her art would bring to life my story of the Big Bad Wolf correcting Little Red’s thank you letter to Granny. And I was right. … Read more
Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers Authors: Lina AlHathloul & Uma Mishra-Newbery Illustrator: Rebecca Green Published: February 8, 2022 by Astra Publishing Summary: A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspired by imprisoned human rights activist Loujain AlHathloul. Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly … Read more
“Non-grammatical doesn’t always mean wrong” The year that shall live in infamy… School was at home, play dates were via computer, vacation plans were stalled. The pandemic shut-down was difficult for many people in many ways; however, as hard as it was for as adults to deal with, it was especially hard on kids, many … Read more
The Rock from the Sky Author & Illustrator: Jon Klassen Published: April 13, 2021 by Candlewick Press Summary: Look up! Turtle really likes standing in his favorite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that … Read more
