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Tag: middle grade
Review: Miss Quinces
Instead of hanging out with her friends in the city, Sue reluctantly travels to Honduras to visit relatives and in this coming-of-age story about family, tradition, and identity.
Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret | Review
Esther reads Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret, to find out what happened after the last volume's big cliffhanger.
HiLo Vol. 7 | Review
n Hilo, vol. 7, Gina takes center stage with a new story arc, but the characters and events of the previous volumes are not forgotten. That’s a long time to wait! My 9-year-old daughter had the same reaction!
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Hilo, vols. 1-6 | Series Review
Esther brought the first six volumes of Hilo home to review, but her kids kept taking them to read. Is there a better endorsement than that?
Allergic | Review
Allergic is a story about a girl's struggle to find a dog that won't leave her in sneezing fits, but it's also a story about fitting in.
Classic Backlist & Readalikes for Kids
In the comic book industry, individual creators—writers, illustrators, inkers, letterers, colorists, and everyone else involved in bringing new, immersive art to life—can become popular celebrities with a single commercial success or major award recognition. Many well-known creators have their own fandoms who will stand in line for hours at signings; overflow large conference rooms at […]
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Graphic Medicine for Kids & Teens
The term graphic medicine was coined by Dr. Ian Williams—comics artist, physician, and editor of graphicmedicine.org—to “denote the role that comics can play in the study and delivery of healthcare.”
Historical Fact or Fiction?
With American politics in the throes of a divisive election and a never-ending, unprecedented news cycle, intense focus has been given to every new development for at least fifteen minutes.
You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone
“Honestly, I think learning loss is the least of our worries. It’s essential to give them space to talk about how they are feeling. If things are falling apart, we have to take care of them rather than push on with a lesson.” —”In This Together: School Librarians Help Address Learning Loss, Upheaval,” SLJ It’s […]
Review: Nat Enough
A middle-school story with a good dose of humor, 'Nat Enough' is a story about making friends, losing friends, and finding your own voice.
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