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I‘ve seen so many glowing reviews of this book, but I didn‘t get around to reading it myself until my niece (going into 6th grade) told me it was one of her favorites. I have to agree that it‘s a great story that deals with both very relatable and important but difficult topics in a clear way. I also loved the musical aspect (Izabella is a pianist) and the vocabulary that made its way in from class discussion.

#MiddleGrade #BookAndBreakfast

Chicken says, “It wasn't the ending fo rus,“..“we have lots of pages left.“ People we love may die, but we must continue to live our lives because it is not the end for us.

"When you're given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn't give things. You take things."

OMG. I am vicariously indulging in every sip of Evelyn Hugo's life tea (so far). I love this relatable(ish) content. Less than 50 pages to go. Let's find out why she really is the monster she claims to be ?
#queerreads #bisexual #biracial #acceptance

This is a really entertaining book :)! Travel with twin princesses Flissa and Sara through the treacherous lands of the Twists as they search for a magical antidote to save their mother – and maybe the whole kingdom – from an evil magician ✨🌌!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌟 Read my full review here: https://newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com/2023/09/06/review-twinchantment-by-... 🌟
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#middlegrade #kidlit #mglit

A great coming-of-age story about a biracial teen who is trying to find her identity while navigating being a teenager. I found Navaeh real, flawed, and honest in her search for belonging.

#arc #ya #contemporary

Another wonderfully written and diverse MG story. 💚 This story follows two biracial brothers and the racism they face at a new school. The story is told with fencing at its core and I knew absolutely nothing about this sport before this book. I liked the parallels between the events taking place at school and the rules of fencing. The writing is short and choppy at times but once you get use to the rhythm it works for the story.

A student drew this of me at work. I'm glad I finally read Blended. I wondered why my students were taking so long to read it, and now maybe I can offer them some more support. It makes a great book club book. Currently #banned in 3 states.

Slowly reading Blended by Draper. It has been on my to-read list for too long. When my students check it out, it seems to take a lot of time for them to read it, which means they stay with it and don't give up. Now I see where they might need comprehension support. I liked this quote.

For #nationalpuppyday here‘s a pic of my sister‘s 14 year old rat terrier/chihuahua mix Tinkerbell! She‘s an old lady but still a tiny puppy due to her size. My sister also wants me to make it clear that she was 7 when she named her dog as a puppy so no judgement 😂.

My bestie Leo. #nationalpuppyday