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Book Birthday: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee

September 28, 2022 ♦

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Happy Book Birthday to Barbara Dee, one of my favorite go-to middle grade authors. Why do I love Barbara’s books? Because of her voice, well, two kinds of voices really. The first voice is her middle grade voice. I teach this age group and I feel like they are writing…

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

June 20, 2022 ♦

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Summer break is in full swing and my reading habits are too! You can view all of my June Reads here, but below is a list of the books I read this past week and my thoughts. Comment below if you’ve read some of these or want to know more.…

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing

July 7, 2021 ♦

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was such a great read to kick off my summer. It will leave you hungry for pie, road trips, and adventure. 3 things I loved:1-family2-adventure 3-problem-solving View all my reviews

Hope Springs by Jaime Berry

June 7, 2021 ♦

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Hope Springs by Jaime Berry My rating: 5 of 5 stars Three words: creativity, empower, and beginnings. Thank you to Jaime Berry and Little, Brown Book for Young Readers for sharing this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved the quotes, the family dynamics, the untraditional family, and…

Saint Ivy: Kind at All Costs by Laurie Morrison

June 7, 2021 ♦

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Saint Ivy: Kind at All Costs by Laurie Morrison My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you Harry N. Abrams, NetGalley, and Laurie Morrison for sharing this book with the LitReviewCrew in exchange for an honest review! I was immediately drawn to this book because of the author-Laurie Morrison. She…

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor

January 30, 2021 ♦

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Recently finished Barbara O’Connor’s 2021 release Halfway to Harmony. Thank you NetGalley and Farrar, Straus, and Giroux for sharing an eARC with me! How to Steal a Dog is one of my favorite books, and so I was very excited to hear Barbara had a new book out! I loved…

Legit Kid Lit Episode 6: Paula Chase

October 29, 2020 ♦

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My Thoughts: Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

June 26, 2020 ♦

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Many of you have probably read The War That Saved My Life or have at least heard of it. It is a powerful and beautiful story of World War II and is a favorite among our middle schoolers. So, when I heard Kimberly had a new book, I IMMEDIATELY went…

Sharing Black Stories: So Done by Paula Chase

June 10, 2020 ♦

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When best friends Tai and Mila are reunited after a summer apart, their friendship threatens to combust from the pressure of secrets, middle school, and the looming dance auditions for a new talented-and-gifted program.Fans of Renée Watson’s Piecing Me Together will love this memorable story about a complex friendship between two very…

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May 25, 2020 ♦

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Last week was a really good reading week! I am starting this week out a little rough though. I have many books started and am having trouble on which ones to read first. I have two audiobooks going, which is never good because I…

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Book Birthday: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing

Hope Springs by Jaime Berry

Saint Ivy: Kind at All Costs by Laurie Morrison

Halfway to Harmony by Barbara O’Connor

Legit Kid Lit Episode 6: Paula Chase

My Thoughts: Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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