Elizabeth Acevedo is back to verse in her new novel, Clap When You Land,
Month: April 2020
The Holdout
Maya’s life changed ten years ago when she was on the jury for the Trial of the Century
Books at the Box Office: The Hate U Give
Go see this movie. Read the book. Recommend it. Make it your book club pick. You won’t regret it.
That Can Be Arranged
Love a good graphic novel, and love an irrevent, humorous take on a topic that can sometimes be “taboo” or “intense” to talk about.
Trespassers
Perfect for fans of Raina Telegemeir and the BSC graphic novels, this book hits shelves May 5, 2020
Books at the Box Office: Avalon High
It’s time for me to talk about one of my beloved books being turned into an AWFUL movie.
The One and Only Ivan
One of my goals this year was to read the Newbery Winners since I was born (1995), and I decided to do that in March.
Everything I Never Told You
After I finally read Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng in excitement for the Hulu series, I was recommended her other book, Everything I Never Told You,
Books at the Box Office: Love, Simon
I believe this is my first “books at the box office” feature that focuses on a movie that was retitled from the book,
Moment of Truth
I’m a sucker for a gooey, light romance novel
New Kid
In March 2020, my goal was to read every Newbery Winner since I was born
Books at the Box Office: Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, which won the Newbery Medal in 1978.
Aryssa Reads 