by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown Illustrated by Christine Almeda 4 stars A nice, upbeat chapter book about working together, helping others, and what it means to be awesome. When she learns her grandparents will have to move from their home, Sarai Gonzalez uses her skills in baking, dance, and problem-solving to help them. I…
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Illustrated by DeAnn Wiley 5 stars An adorable story highlighting that there is no right or wrong way to celebrate Pride. Marley’s grandparent Zaza is getting ready for the Pride celebration where they will receive an award. Marley wants to be there with them, but the crowds and noise make them nervous. With the support…
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Illustrated by Sally Chen 3 stars Nolan is excited to attend a friend’s birthday party at the roller rink. They pick out the perfect outfit and are ready for the festivities. But when the DJ announces “boys skate” and “girls skate”, Nolan doesn’t feel they belong. Based on a true story, this book is nice…
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Illustrated by Kitt Thomas 5 stars Another powerful story from Abrams. After witnessing a classmate have to give his tray back when he can’t pay for lunch at school, Stacey decides to do something about it with the help of her friends and family. Even though public speaking makes Stacey uncomfortable, she knows using her…
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Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars I really enjoyed the first volume and the second one did not disappoint. Adorable, humorous slice-of-life moments between mysterious monster cats and the humans in their lives. See what’s happening with some of the cats from the first volume, and meet new monster cats including a gnome, a banshee,…
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Illustrated by Laura Freeman 5 stars A fantastic picture book biography of the life and work of Justice Ketanji Jackson. The book follows important events throughout Justice Jackson’s life from childhood, through her education, taking on various jobs, marriage, motherhood, and finally her becoming the the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Well-written…
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5 stars An absolutely stunning book! A sweet story of friendship, kindness, understanding, and perseverance paired with breathtaking artwork. Lily dreams of soaring high, but no matter how hard she tries she just can’t fly. It isn’t until she encounters a human in the forest that she discovers the magic of a supportive friendship and…
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by David Lumsdom Illustrated by Shiei 5 stars Another fantastic volume of My Little Pony adventures. The Mane 6 face an interdimensional scavenger hunt thanks to the mischievous Discord. Follow along as they travel through other dimensions, meet their interdimensional counterparts, and track down the Elements of Harmony. A fun story. I especially enjoyed the…
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Illustrated by Ashley Belote 4 stars Another adorable story featuring Victoria Franken, her dog Igor, and her best slime friend Goop. It’s Valentine’s Day and Victoria realizes she has a lot of friends but Goop only has her. She does what she does best, experiments(!), to make a new friend for Goop. A great book…
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by Casey Gilly and Amy Chase Illustrated by Natalie Haines and Kate Sherron 4 stars A fun standalone adventure featuring ponified roller derby and the Make Your Mark cast. Sunny dreams of joining a roller derby team, but after being rejected by the Sandy Shore Slammers, a team that is mean, unhelpful, and overly competitive,…
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