Tag Archives: Make Me A World

Mama’s Home by Shay Youngblood, illustrated by Lo Harris

Posted on November 12, 2022 by susanh579

Mama’s Home by Shay Youngblood, illustrated by Lo Harris. Make Me a World, Random House. 2022.  9780593180235 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? This funky and … Continue reading →

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Time Capsule by Lauren Reddniss

Posted on July 7, 2022 by susanh579

Time Capsule by Lauren Reddniss. Make Me A World, Random House, 2022. 9780593425930 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  In this dreamy, contemplative picture … Continue reading →

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Emile and the Field by Kevin Young,  illustrated by Chioma Ebinama

Posted on June 16, 2022 by susanh579

Emile and the Field by Kevin Young,  illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Make Me A World, Random House, 2022. 9781984850430 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Walk Toward the Rising Sun: From Child Soldier to Ambassador of Peace – A Memoir by Ger Duany with Garen Thomas

Posted on April 17, 2021 by kyurenka

   Walk Toward the Rising Sun: From Child Soldier to Ambassador of Peace – A Memoir by Ger Duany with Garen Thomas, Make Me A World, an imprint of Random House, 9781524719401, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an … Continue reading →

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Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo. Make Me a World, (9780593177051), 2021 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre: novel in verse; science fiction or magical realism What did you like … Continue reading →

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Child of the Universe by Ray Jayawardhana, illustrated by Raul Colón

Posted on April 18, 2020 by kyurenka

  Child of the Universe by Ray Jayawardhana, illustrated by Raul Colón, Make Me A World, 9781524717544, 2020 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 What did you like about the book:  Don’t judge a … Continue reading →

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How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion by Ashima Shiraishi, illustrated by Yao Xiao

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion by Ashima Shiraishi, illustrated by Yao Xiao. Make Me a World, 2020. 9781524773274 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you … Continue reading →

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Gravity – Sarah Deming

Posted on January 20, 2020 by kyurenka

  Gravity – Sarah Deming, Make Me a World, (9780525581031), 2019pen Format: Hardcover Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5  Genre: Realistic contemporary fiction  What did you like about the book? The last time Gravity saw … Continue reading →

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Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Stephanie Tournas

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. Make Me a World, 2019. 9780525647072 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? In a post-Me Too setting, the people of Lucille feel comfortable … Continue reading →

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Mama Mable’s All-Gal Big Band Extravaganza written and illustrated by Annie Sieg

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Stephanie Tournas

Mama Mable’s All-Gal Big Band Extravaganza written and illustrated by Annie Sieg. Make Me a World, 2019. 9781524718084 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Historical picture book What did you like about the book? Bright … Continue reading →

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