Friday, November 29, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Book Review - Suggested Reading
📖Recommend for Grades 8 and up📖
Suggested Reading
by Dave Connis
Clara Evans shouldn't be reading her private school librarian's e-mail, but she does. In it, she discovers a list of "prohibited media" that will be put into effect this school year. As an avid reader and lover of books, she is shocked and angered by this list. After pulling the books from the shelves, she is supposed to distribute them to her tiny libraries. Instead, she opens an underground library right under the administration's nose. Now she is circulating dozens of banned books to her friends and classmates, developing new relationships all because of the books. When a horrible incident occurs, Clara blames herself and begins to wonder if maybe the books should be banned.
Suggested Reading is a fictional story, but many of the books on the school's list are often frequently challenged. This has happened in school (public and private) as well as public libraries across the country. When it comes to Clara, she isn't the most likable character, but any reader will feel her anger of the prohibited media list. Her friends and allies she finds along the way are all more enjoyable than Clara and help shape the story.
by Dave Connis
Clara Evans shouldn't be reading her private school librarian's e-mail, but she does. In it, she discovers a list of "prohibited media" that will be put into effect this school year. As an avid reader and lover of books, she is shocked and angered by this list. After pulling the books from the shelves, she is supposed to distribute them to her tiny libraries. Instead, she opens an underground library right under the administration's nose. Now she is circulating dozens of banned books to her friends and classmates, developing new relationships all because of the books. When a horrible incident occurs, Clara blames herself and begins to wonder if maybe the books should be banned.
Suggested Reading is a fictional story, but many of the books on the school's list are often frequently challenged. This has happened in school (public and private) as well as public libraries across the country. When it comes to Clara, she isn't the most likable character, but any reader will feel her anger of the prohibited media list. Her friends and allies she finds along the way are all more enjoyable than Clara and help shape the story.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Book Review - Allegedly
📖Recommend for Grades 10 and up📖
by Tiffany Jackson
When she
was nine-years-old, Mary B. Addison killed a three-month-old baby, allegedly.
As she wasn’t saying much, the media filled in the blanks and blasted the main
piece of news, a black girl killed a white baby while under the care of the
black girl’s mother. Convicted by the jury, Mary was sent to Juvie then
released to a group home. Now at sixteen, Mary finds herself pregnant. Upon
hearing that there is a good chance her child will be taken from her once born,
Mary decides it may be time to speak up and tell the truth about what happened
that night. However, she doesn’t know what to do when her fate lies in the
hands of somebody who can’t be trusted, her mother.
A compelling read that will have readers wondering what’s going to happen next.
Jackson wonderfully writes Mary in a way where readers will be indecisive. They
won’t know if they should feel for her and her situation or believe she did it
and that she is getting what she deserves. Despite everything, Mary is an
inspiring character in that she isn’t trying to let her situation keep her
down. Readers should be aware that there are some sensitive topics, as well as
content they may find inappropriate for them and foul language throughout the
book.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Book Review - Drama
📖Recommend for Grades 6 and up📖
by Raina Telgemeier
Callie may not sing well enough to be in her school’s musical, but that doesn’t stop her from being a part of the production by doing stage crew. As the cast and crew get ready for Moon over Mississippi, the drama unfolds both on and off stage. Even Callie is involved with romantic excitement involving a long-time crush, and twin brothers who are new to the school.
Fun and entertaining this story will keep you guessing what will happen until the very end. The author has filled the book with so many likable characters, with Callie at the heart of the story. There are some awkward moments throughout the story, but it makes the story feel more realistic. Delightful illustrations help tell the excellent story. Fans of Raina Telgemeier’s other works, who won’t be turned away by the LGBT+ characters, should be sure to read this book.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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