Book Lists

  • Banned Books Week 2021

    Last week was Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week is celebrated yearly in September or October by librarians, schools, and booksellers, and is a celebration of books and freedom of expression.  Why are books banned? There are probably hundreds of… Continue reading

    Banned Books Week 2021
  • If You Liked “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise”

     …which you probably did, if you read it. The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O’Shaughnessy Maybelle Lane has never met her father; the only piece of him she has is an old voicemail of his laugh. Though she’s… Continue reading

    If You Liked “The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise”
  • Middle Grade Summer Books!

    Woohoo, it’s summer! Here are some great summer books to relax and unwind.  I’ve updated this post to include new summaries by me and clearer cover images. Drum Roll, Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow Melly Goodwin didn’t expect to like… Continue reading

    Middle Grade Summer Books!
  • Books by Latinx Authors

    Here are some beautiful books by Latinx authors! Again, please comment if I missed a favorite! As you will be able to tell, Pam Muñoz Ryan is one of my favorite authors. HISTORICAL FICTION Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan… Continue reading

    Books by Latinx Authors
  • Books by Asian Authors

    Hello! Here is the second post in my diversity list series. Books with Asian authors! If I missed one of your favorites, feel free to put it in the comments. A lot of these are some of my favorite books.… Continue reading

    Books by Asian Authors
  • Books by Black Authors

     Here are some really great books by Black authors! HISTORICAL FICTION One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are flying from New York to Oakland to meet the woman who’s never bothered to be their mother.… Continue reading

    Books by Black Authors