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Tag: middle grade

November 23, 2022 by Esther Keller

Review: Squished

Squished is a book about trying to find your own space in a large family.

October 30, 2022 by Esther Keller

Review: Parachute Kids

Parachute KidsBetty C. TangApril 2023, Scholastic GraphixGrades 4-7 When I was four years old, my family moved back to the United States from Israel. I don’t remember much about that time—it was a long long time ago—but I do remember one moment: I remember standing in the hallway, outside my Pre-K classroom, and crying. I […]

July 8, 2022 by Esther Keller

Review: Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!

Effie is settling into her new life in with her aunts in this sequel to Witches of Brooklyn.

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Review: Miss Quinces

April 15, 2022 by Esther Keller

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

March 10, 2022 by Esther Keller

Esther reads Hilo: Gina and the Big Secret, to find out what happened after the last volume's big cliffhanger.

HiLo Vol. 7 | Review

July 8, 2021 by Esther Keller

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

July 2, 2021 by Esther Keller

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

February 23, 2021 by Esther Keller

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

February 4, 2021 by Moni Barrette

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 […]

Graphic Medicine for Kids & Teens

January 6, 2021 by Moni Barrette

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.”

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