Category Archives: Religion

Each Night Was Illuminated by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Posted on December 21, 2022 by susanh579

Each Night Was Illuminated by Jodi Lynn Anderson. Quill Tree Books, 2022. 9780062393579 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format:  Hardcover Genre:  Suspense/mystery What did you like about the book? Cassie is an interesting character. … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney

Posted on September 14, 2022 by susanh579

Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl by Joya Goffney. HarperTeen, 2022. 9780063024847 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What I liked about it: “You are more than what your body … Continue reading →

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My Baba’s House: A Poem of Hope by Dr. Amani Mugasa, illustrated by Eman Salem

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

My Baba’s House: A Poem of Hope by Dr. Amani Mugasa, illustrated by Eman Salem. The Islamic Foundation, 2022. 9780860378617 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre: Inspirational What did you like … Continue reading →

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Rave by Jessica Campbell

Posted on April 1, 2022 by susanh579

Rave by Jessica Campbell. Drawn & Quarterly, 2022. 9781770464605 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? This graphic novel follows Lauren, a … Continue reading →

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Coming of Age: 13 B’nai Mitzvah Stories edited by Jonathan Rosen & Henry Herz

Posted on January 25, 2022 by susanh579

Coming of Age: 13 B’nai Mitzvah Stories edited by Jonathan Rosen & Henry Herz. Albert Whitman & Company, 2022. 9780807536674 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Short stories What did you … Continue reading →

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I Went for Hajj by Na’mina B. Robert,  illustrated by Paula Pang

Posted on December 19, 2021 by susanh579

I Went for Hajj by Na’mina B. Robert,  illustrated by Paula Pang. Kube Publishing, 2021. 9780860377528 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  In sing-song … Continue reading →

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Birdie’s Bargain by Katherine Patterson

Posted on December 6, 2021 by susanh579

Birdie’s Bargain by Katherine Patterson. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536215595 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Birdie’s life is getting more aggravating by the … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom! by Douglas Florian, illustrated by Hannah Tolson

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

 Shabbat Shalom! by Douglas Florian, illustrated by Hannah Tolson. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536204490 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Board Book Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? A family celebrates shabbat, … Continue reading →

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We Go to Shul by Douglas Florian, illustrated by Hannah Tolson

Posted on September 21, 2021 by susanh579

We Go to Shul by Douglas Florian, illustrated by Hannah Tolson. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536204506 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Board book What did you like about the book? Florian’s spare text, comprising … Continue reading →

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All Eyes on Us – Kit Frick

Posted on July 10, 2019 by kyurenka

 All Eyes on Us – Kit Frick, Simon & Schuster; (9781534404403), 2019 Format: hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre: realistic fiction/thriller What did you like about the book? Amanda Kelly has it all, including the love of Carter … Continue reading →

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