We love a National Book Award finalist and a graphic novel that’s funny, humorous, and a quick but thoughtful read! A few years back, I read an print ARC of another Huda Fahmy book, Huda F Are You, so I was already familiar with her style and humor when the NBA lists came out this…

Well folks, we’ve got just under 2 weeks left in the year, so it’s time to be honest with ourselves. Our time for resolution and goals is coming around again,so it’s time to time travel and see how we did with our 2023 reading goals. I am STILL READING and checking off a lot of…

Back with another easy reader round-up cuz easy readers have been a real balm lately–usually funny, a quick read to reinvigorate my little brain, and helping me build my recommendations for easy readers when parents and teachers come in. Hairy, Hairy Poodle by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Abigail Tompkins This is a Level 1 Easy…

A funny, animal-based odd couple with Jon Klassen illustrations? Well…that doesn’t narrow it down, but I’d heard good things about Skunk & Badger, so I picked it up and gave it a read while I did an insane amount of laundry. I’m kind of exhausted of “odd couple” stories right now, and desperately seeking more…

Want a more diverse version of SISTERS or a middle grade graphic novel that pulls on the heartstrings of animal lovers? Pick up Saving Sunshine, a short middle grade graphic novel that follows two pre-teen siblings who cannot get along on a family vacation to Florida where a tortoise provides a unique opportunity for them…

I almost lost my librarian card the day I yelled “Wait a second! Has Heidi Heckelbeck been a witch this whole time?” Because someone recommended Worst Broommate Ever on a podcast I listed to, I looked at the cover, and thought “oh, this looks like a grown up Heidi Heckelbeck.” but you see, my only…

It’s our last picture book round-up of the year, so here are some lovely titles I read in November 2023. Unstoppable Jamie by Joy Givens, illustrated by Courtney Dawsong If you’re looking for more picture books with Down Syndrome representation, pick up this book. I won it via a Goodreads giveaway, and thought it was…

Back again with another “Newbery talk made me do it” read. This graphic novel was also nominated for another of my reading groups discussion, so I bumped it up the list fast, but if you’re looking for more Spanish-infused middle grade-ish graphic novel reading, check this one out. It’s got a great color palette, a…

Like with Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow, this book skyrocketed up by TBR pile because of all the pre-Newbery Newbery buzz it was getting on the blogs. I recognized the author, obviously, as a heavy-hitter in adult fiction, so was surprised to see a juvenile fiction book! Upon further reflection though, and I…