Personal rating of 4 out of 5 stars
by Chris Singleton and Ryan G. Van Cleave Illustrated by Adriana Pérez Perales 4 stars Such a cool series! Explore the life of Mae Jemison from childhood through years of education, research, and humanitarian efforts to her career as an astronaut and her work after space. Well-written and filled with interesting facts. Wonderful black-and-white illustrations…
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by Philippe Asseray Illustrated by Charlène Tong Translated by Grace McQuillan 4 stars A nice little intro to growing indoor plants. The book goes through the basics such as tools needed, best placement practices, watering techniques, fertilizing, and repotting. It provides information about a variety of houseplants including carnivorous plants, water lilies, cacti, mushrooms, and…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable! Robot has always been different. But it isn’t until he experiences the magic of art that he finds an outlet for his ambitions. Follow Robot as he navigates the strict dynamics within the warehouse where he works and the beauty of the world beyond. Such a sweet story. I love the…
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Illustrated by Hiikariin 4 stars Picked this up at the library on a whim. I haven’t read the webcomic and wasn’t sure how I’d like it as I don’t tend to gravitate toward romance and drama. But from the beginning I was pulled in to the workplace culture of Olympus. Iris has landed a spot…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars The mystery continues with more delightfully creepy adventures in the Outside. Shiva’s aunt has come back to claim her, but strange things start happening in their village. Teacher continues his search for Shiva and Shiva’s aunt reveals an unexpected secret. Picks up right where the last one…
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by G. M. Berrow 4 stars Along with her friend Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie throws her biggest party yet… celebrating the nominees of the Glammy Awards. When the party starts to flop, her attempts to make it an unforgettable night put her on the radar of Songbird Serenade. Now she’s off to perform at the…
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4 stars This is absolutely adorable and I loved it and I need more immediately! I was not familiar with the webcomic before seeing this volume, but am so glad I stumbled across it at the library. So worth the read! At a magic academy with graduation just around the corner, underperforming student Philo isn’t…
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4 stars Reliable, dependable college student Momo is always there when others need her but has a tendency to ignore her own needs. When she strikes up a friendship with the alluring PG, she doesn’t expect it to go anywhere. But as the two grow closer, they must confront their separate pasts and how they…
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4 stars Pan deals with many issues growing up from friendship struggles to body image issues to dealing with bullies. But Pan has a secret. There is an underlying puzzle that intrudes his thoughts and he cannot seem to solve it. Follow Pan on his journey to understanding himself as he navigates the world with…
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4 stars The mystery continues. Strange things have been happening ever since the new unicorn family moved to Ponyville. A mysterious creature has turned up and now the Mane 6 are trying to keep the Cutie Mark Crusaders from new friends, Lilymoon and Ambermoon. Follow Sweetie Belle and her friends as they search for answers…
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