Tag Archives: Simon & Schuster

Wings of Ebony – J. Elle

Posted on September 27, 2021 by kyurenka

Wings of Ebony – J. Elle, Denene Millner Books/ Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534470675 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Arc from 2020 Genre: Magic What did you like about the book? 17-year-old … Continue reading →

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When Langston Dances by Kaija Langley, illustrated by Keith Mallett

Posted on September 26, 2021 by susanh579

When Langston Dances by Kaija Langley, illustrated by Keith Mallett. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534485198 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  “Langston liked … Continue reading →

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The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland

Posted on September 21, 2021 by susanh579

The Jasmine Project by Meredith Ireland. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534477025 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction, romance What did you like about the book?  Recent high school grad Jasmine’s … Continue reading →

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The Other Talk: Reckoning With Our White Privilege

Posted on September 19, 2021 by susanh579

The Other Talk: Reckoning With Our White Privilege  by Brendan Kiely. Antheneum, Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534494046 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  This frank and … Continue reading →

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Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali

Posted on September 16, 2021 by susanh579

Beautifully Me by Nabela Noor, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534485877  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book? Zubi is all set … Continue reading →

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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

Posted on September 16, 2021 by susanh579

The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534449299 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover  What did you like about … Continue reading →

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Roxy by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Posted on September 11, 2021 by susanh579

Roxy by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534451254 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 2 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? The book begins with an … Continue reading →

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Arrow by Samantha Clark

Posted on August 29, 2021 by susanh579

Arrow by Samantha Clark. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2021. 9781534465978 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover  Genre: Fantasy  What did you like about the book? Arrow was abandoned as a … Continue reading →

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The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity, illustrated by Christopher Baldwin

Posted on August 20, 2021 by susanh579

The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Garrity, illustrated by Christopher Baldwin. Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534460867 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback, graphic novel Genre: Fantasy, … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard

Posted on August 12, 2021 by susanh579

Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard. Aladdin, Simon & Schuster, 2021. 9781534451346 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  This adorable book about a bear … Continue reading →

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