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  • Tumble by Celia C. Pérez

    This was my first read of January, and if all of the books I read in 2023 are as fun and heartwarming as Tumble, it’s going to be a great year of reading.   Adela “Addie” Ramírez’s mother has always… Continue reading

    Tumble by Celia C. Pérez
  • Hollow Chest by Brita Sandstrom

     Ever since his brother Theo went off to fight in World War II, Charlie has been trying hard to look after his family: take on more responsibilities so his overworked mum doesn’t get more stressed out, have patience with Grandpa… Continue reading

    Hollow Chest by Brita Sandstrom
  • Best of 2022

    I read 86 books this year, and I decided to choose my top 20 to share with y’all! From short story anthologies to graphic novels, I read a lot of awesome books this year, but these are my absolute favorites… Continue reading

    Best of 2022
  • Every book I read in 2022

      Happy New Year! One of my favorite New Year traditions is making a list of every book I read during the year, and choosing my favorites. So without further ado, here is the complete list of the 86 books… Continue reading

    Every book I read in 2022
  • Wintry Middle Grade Novels

      It’s the shortest day of the year, and what better way to pass the hours than with a windswept wintry middle grade novel? These nine books are perfect for a snowy midwinter night.    The Way Past Winter by… Continue reading

    Wintry Middle Grade Novels
  • Middle Grade Coming in 2023

      As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start looking forward to all the new books coming out in 2023! To be honest, it still feels like 2021 to me and I’ve had 12 months to get… Continue reading

    Middle Grade Coming in 2023
  • Key Player by Kelly Yang

    Mia Tang is a lot of things: a writer, a journalist, a follower of her dreams, a proud Chinese American. But she is not a sports person. So when she tanks in PE, she’s desperate for a chance to fix… Continue reading

    Key Player by Kelly Yang
  • The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay

    Ruby lives in a little home above the newsagents’ shop in Plymouth. Her days are spent wishing her brother Will didn’t exist, and trying to forget about the birthmarks across her face.  Kate lives with her cozy, crowded family in… Continue reading

    The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay
  • The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone

      Mary Kate Murphy is excited about her school’s new climate class, where she will join eight other students and focus on scientific solutions to climate change. But the new school year brings lots of other challenges for Mary Kate:… Continue reading

    The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone
  • Middle Grade Novels With Mixed Race Protagonists

      As a mixed race human being, I find that there is far too little representation for people of multiple races. However, I have searched through my mental archive of books, as I do, and found thirteen wonderful middle grade… Continue reading

    Middle Grade Novels With Mixed Race Protagonists