I couldn't believe how gorgeous the art was in MIGHTY JOURNEY (I think I may have gasped out loud) which paired so well with the elegant text! I especI couldn't believe how gorgeous the art was in MIGHTY JOURNEY (I think I may have gasped out loud) which paired so well with the elegant text! I especially appreciated how the text was laid out--with such intentional gaps and line breaks. The texture and color use in the art also went so well with the subject and story, and I appreciated the handmade feel of it. Living near the Mississippi also made it feel especially significant although I think this would appeal to those beyond Minnesota too. ...more
I read WHERE WE COME FROM with my 8-year old neighbor and we had so much fun finding different figures and animals hidden in the art. She was very excI read WHERE WE COME FROM with my 8-year old neighbor and we had so much fun finding different figures and animals hidden in the art. She was very excited and proud to see someone from Korea in it since her mother was born there. I really appreciated the weaving together of the different histories and how the histories felt both cohesive and also unique and distinct. Beautiful and complex art. ...more
I loved this book! I laughed, I cried, and it gave me so much to think about. Ervick's weaving together of the history of women's sports with her own I loved this book! I laughed, I cried, and it gave me so much to think about. Ervick's weaving together of the history of women's sports with her own narrative was fascinating and so relatable. I've been recommending this to everyone I know! ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed Windswept! The characters were quirky and funny, and I especially liked Boots, who could climb anything. The pacing was good, andI thoroughly enjoyed Windswept! The characters were quirky and funny, and I especially liked Boots, who could climb anything. The pacing was good, and I loved some of the imagery from the storms to the trash to the mountainous caves in the end. I also found the relationship between the children and the adults in the book fascinating. A fun read!
I did receive this ARC for free at a conference, but it didn't affect my review of the book. ...more
I couldn't put this book down! The world and characters were dazzling, smart, and fun. And the descriptions of 1920s parties and clothing were to die I couldn't put this book down! The world and characters were dazzling, smart, and fun. And the descriptions of 1920s parties and clothing were to die for. I loved bold Ruby, the protagonist, and the tension between her and her timid love interest Guy. And her mind reading and predilection for poison were quite tantalizing. I also appreciated the feminist slant and voice. I LOVED this book and have been recommending it to everyone I know. ...more
A really fun and inspiring book for girls! Most of the stories of girls and women were new to me—and so impressive. I particularly liked reading aboutA really fun and inspiring book for girls! Most of the stories of girls and women were new to me—and so impressive. I particularly liked reading about Lesley Marincola and how her company's trying to make energy more affordable. I enjoyed the art, design and collage which matched the tone of the book well. I'm giving this to my niece and I'm sure she'll enjoy it. Highly recommend!...more
I loved A-Okay! It's humorous, heart-felt, and sincere. I really empathized with Jay's experience with acne, insecurities, and friends. The pacing, arI loved A-Okay! It's humorous, heart-felt, and sincere. I really empathized with Jay's experience with acne, insecurities, and friends. The pacing, art and story were all excellent. I highly recommend it and will be gifting it to my 10-year old nephew for Christmas. ...more
Such a hilarious, empowering, and satisfying book. The protagonist, Zelda, was believable, compelling, and likable. It's a great book for teens who miSuch a hilarious, empowering, and satisfying book. The protagonist, Zelda, was believable, compelling, and likable. It's a great book for teens who might need some help in learning to stand up for themselves. And also a wonderful feminist read as well. 5 stars! ...more
Absolutely thrilling! From the first few pages, I was completely drawn into the story of Middlebrook and I couldn't put it down. Having lived in New HAbsolutely thrilling! From the first few pages, I was completely drawn into the story of Middlebrook and I couldn't put it down. Having lived in New Hampshire, where the story was set, the characters, setting, and actions absolutely felt real to me. It was an intense story, but the ending was uplifting which I appreciated in the hard world we live in. ...more
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