Ashley Spires has written an absolutely charming children's book, combining fun facts about bugs with a superhero theme. (Amazon affiliate link) Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite is a gorgeous full color graphic novel style picture book, perfect for a book discussing the various superpowers certain bugs have. Burt the Beetle, a June bug, is on... Continue Reading →

(Amazon affiliate link) The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan is a must have book for every library or any family looking to explain differences in pronouns. Though the illustrations have a dated 90s look to them, they are inclusive. The book gives information in small increments, helping children and adults alike to understand the... Continue Reading →

Elise Gravel has an adorable book coming out in August 2021. (Amazon affiliate link) The Bug Club is a fun, non-fiction book perfect for reading aloud to young children. This isn't a dry book. The illustrations are fun and engaging, and the book is full of gross and strange bug facts. Gravel does a fantastic... Continue Reading →

The cover on Marcella Bell's (Amazon affiliate link) The Wildest Ride does not do the story line justice. Yes, the book is a romance novel. Yes, there is a hot cowboy on the cover. Neither of these things tells readers what the book is about. Lilian Sorrow Island is a cowgirl through and through but... Continue Reading →

Rosena Fung's new #OwnVoices graphic novel deals with real struggles for elementary and early middle school readers. Olivia is the new girl in school. Her parents immigrated to Canada, and she is dealing with the struggle of fitting in with new classmates while also being accepted and supported by her very vocal extended family. To... Continue Reading →

Marie Le Tourneau has another adorable picture book for ages 4-8. While the artwork is different than some of other other work, it is nonetheless appreciated by her target audience. (Amazon affiliate link) The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères is a cute story, playing on the idea of a family of mice running a... Continue Reading →

Sex trafficking is an increasing issue in the US, as well as around the globe. Lori Foster manages to address this very serious issue while weaving strong women into the romance genre. Kennedy Brooks is a victim of sex trafficking, having managed to escape through the selfless act of another woman. Since then, she has... Continue Reading →

Argyle Fox just wants to go outside and play, but every time he tries to engage in his pretend play, he is thwarted by the spring winds. While his mother and friends try to warn him, he perseveres. Eventually he comes up with the perfect way to play for the situation. (Amazon affiliate link) Marie... Continue Reading →

Graduating from high school or college can be a great thing to celebrate, and who doesn't want to celebrate with some book gifting? (Amazon affiliate link) Sandra Boynton's Yay, You! was the perfect gift for us to give our newest graduate. The book has a cute message that is open-ended enough to work for a... Continue Reading →

Everything I learned in public school history was pretty much a lie. It sounds like an over-exaggeration, but it is pretty much true. Throughout my adulthood, I have been learning the real history of the United States, as well as our global history, and I am always appreciative of books I can share with my... Continue Reading →