Category Archives: Bullying

La muñeca de Lucas / Benji’s Doll by Alicia Acosta & Luis Amavisca, illustrated by Amélie Graux

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

La muñeca de Lucas (9788418133398) / Benji’s Doll (9788418133404) by Alicia Acosta & Luis Amavisca, illustrated by Amélie Graux. Translation by Robin Sinclair. NubeOcho, 2021. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic picture … Continue reading →

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Violets are Blue by Barbara Dee

Posted on August 20, 2021 by susanh579

Violets are Blue by Barbara Dee. Aladdin, 2021. 9781534469181 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 5 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Wren’s parents are divorced and she lives with … Continue reading →

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The Graveyard Riddle by Lisa Thompson

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

The Graveyard Riddle by Lisa Thompson. Scholastic, 2021. 9781338679038 Format: ARC (8/21 pub date) Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Mystery What did you like about the book? Melody lives with her Mom on Chestnut … Continue reading →

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Daisy by Jessixa Bagley

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

  Daisy by Jessixa Bagley. Neal Porter Books, (9780823446506), 2021  Format:  Hardcover Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Picture Book What did you like about the book?   Daisy is a young warthog who is … Continue reading →

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Zara Hossain is Here by Sabina Khan

Posted on February 26, 2021 by kyurenka

 Zara Hossain is Here by Sabina Khan, Scholastic Press, 9781338580877, 2021 Format:  ARC Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre:   Realistic What did you like about the book? Zara is a bisexual high schooler growing up … Continue reading →

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The Obsession by Jesse Q Sutanto

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

The Obsession by Jesse Q Sutanto. Sourcebooks Fire, 2021. 9781728215167 Format: ARC (2/21 pub date) Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Delilah has to walk on … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones – Patricia Polacco

Posted on December 2, 2020 by kyurenka

   Sticks and Stones – Patricia Polacco, A Paula Wiseman Book, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, 9781534426221, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Genre: Picture Books  What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2020. 9780399260025 Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3  Genre: Picture book  What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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What If Bunny’s Not A Bully – Lana Button, illustrations by Christine Battuz

Posted on July 20, 2020 by kyurenka

 What If Bunny’s Not A Bully – Lana Button, illustrations by Christine Battuz, Kids Can Press, 9781525300554, 2020  Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Genre: Picture Book  What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Hoy no juegas by Pilar Serrano, illustrated by Canizales

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Stephanie Tournas

Hoy no juegas by Pilar Serrano, illustrated by Canizales. NubeOcho, 2019. 9788417123451 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Genre:  Picture book What did you like about the book? Bullying is the topic of this intense … Continue reading →

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