Lit Review Crew – Mrs. Book Dragon

July 17, 2019 ♦

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Good morning! I’m halfway through Each Tiny Spark, drinking a cup of coffee, snuggles in bed with my daughter. In Each Tiny Spark, I can feel Emilia’s worry and anxiety deep in my chest. She is so worried for her father because he is not the same after his deployment.…

Rise and Shine!

July 16, 2019 ♦

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Ariel from the Lit Review Crew had a wonderful idea to do a #RiseShineRead to tackle our crazy TBR stacks. We have been texting each other awake and sharing our books. This morning I dove into Pablo Cartaya’s new book, Each Tiny Spark. This book will be released on August…

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

July 15, 2019 ♦

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This last week was a powerful reading week, but the same cannot be said for my writing. I am in Kate Messner’s Teaching Writing course, so I am gaining new ideas and ways to work on my craft, but I did not work on my current story. Books I Finished…

Would You Rather Know the HISTORY OF EVERY OBJECT YOU TOUCHED or Be Able To TALK TO ANIMALS?

July 11, 2019 ♦

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Alright, it is time for another round of Would You Rather with our favorite children’s book creators! Read more about the creators here and don’t forget to scroll down to read the Character Edition. Today’s question really brought out the creators who have animals and have a soft spot for…

Would You Rather Be Able To CONTROL ANIMALS (But Not Humans) Or CONTROL ELECTRONICS?

July 10, 2019 ♦

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Mind-control would be a powerful ability, but would you rather be able to control animals or electronics? See what our favorite creators chose! Read more about the creators here and don’t forget to scroll down for the Character Edition! CHARACTER EDITION Adrianna Cuevas: From Nestor’s Guide to Unpacking, I would…

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

July 9, 2019 ♦

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Well, it’s actually Tuesday…but better late than never right? Books I Finished Spinner of Dreams is released August 27 and Gravemaidens October 29. Both books were amazing and beautiful, so preorder now! Option Pile I also had some fun with book pictures: The most exciting thing that has been going…

Happy Book Birthday Lisa Schroeder!

July 9, 2019 ♦

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Would You Rather Always Be An HOUR EARLY Or Be Constantly TWENTY MINUTES LATE?

July 9, 2019 ♦

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This was a really interesting question for these creators. You can see who are honest and know they will always be late and you can see who worry about having others wait on them. Honestly? I have no idea which I would prefer. I love the IDEA of having an…

Review: The Spinner of Dreams by K.A. Reynolds

July 8, 2019 ♦

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Mark your calendar for August 27, 2019. Add to your Goodreads. Pre-order here and enter for a chance to win an amazing Pre-Order Giveaway. You do not want to miss out on this book! Trust me. This is a less-than-traditional review for me. I felt so many things, and am…

Mini Review: That’s For Babies by Jackie Azua Kramer and Illustrated by Lisa Brandenburg

July 8, 2019 ♦

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Jackie Azua Kramer sent this ARC to me to share with my students and the Lit Review Crew. Here is what I loved: The title, “That’s For Babies,” resonates so much with me as a mom of a six year old. I am always being told how grown up she…