Zahrah the Windseeker | 
pickThis is incredibly inventive. A creative and richly drawn world filled with magic and mythical creatures. The only fault I see in this is how every creature she encountered can speak her language, definitely for young readers - some bits reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.
I have a few days off this week to finish end of year things I will be busy but this is my ambitious stretch goal for the week.
Kobo has School of Mirrors an ARC novel set in 18th century Versailles.
Sharing books by black authors during the month of July. I will add the synopsis from Goodreads below and in the comments.
I know many of you have posted about and read books by her but I haven‘t seen much about this one-her debut.
n the northern Ooni Kingdom, fear of the unknown runs deep, and children born dada are rumored to have special powers. Thirteen-year-old Zahrah Tsami feels like a normal girl -- ⬇️
#ReadBlackAuthors #BlackLivesMatter
pick#booktober day 12: A book I wish there was a sequel to. This book was so good and different. Ms Okorafor always takes the untraveled plot. The worlds she creates are so full and complete, you want to travel to them and live there and explore. #MGBooktober
pickIt took me a minute to get into the book, but then I was hooked. A 13 year old magical Black girl comes of age while traveling through a dangerous jungle to rescue her dying friend. The characters are well-realized and the world building is phenomenal. (Note: this book takes place in the same universe as the novel Who Fears Death and the short stories The Winds of Harmattan and From the Lost Diary of TreeFrog7.) #historicallyaccuratedragons
This book is so good. Reading it reminds me of being thirteen and my love for exclamation points at that age.#blackgirlmagic #historicallyaccuratedragons #recommendsday
pickA coming of age book, Fun and fast paced, packed with adventure! Kind of reminds me of Alice in Wonderland, but at the same time, totally diferent!
pickI thought this was a lovely, heart-warming coming of age story with great world building. I like that the character learns a lot about herself through her mostly solo adventures (with a few nudges from friends and some helpful creatures). The Greeny Jungle sounds amazing. This plant from my building at work reminded me of something you might see in a jungle.
Running behind. Whoops! #titlesstartingwithxyz #seasonsreadings2016
Read two of the three and they were both fabulous. X is on my TBR list.
I literally squealed with glee when I read this!
#hitchhikersguideforever
pickThis was a really great book. I enjoyed reading it and following Zahrah's journey-both through the forest and her personal development. Great character progression, great pace, and a great ending with just enough left open.
Not gonna lie...being a librarian (often) means you get to open book presents alllll the time. No matter whether they're new or replacements, books you hate or love or will never read or can't be cataloged fast enough, your Baker & Taylor delivery will always induce inner-squeeing.
