Two Towers by Jewell Parker Rhodes

WOW. This book was amazing. This book hit home for me because my son is in the 5th grade and came home on September 11, 2016 and wanted to talk about what happened that day.  He told me how his teacher covered it in great detail and showed them footage of the day.  He told […]

Two Summers by Aimee Friedman

Two Summer Adventures, One fantastic book. What if one summer you find out everything you have ever known to be true was all a lie? What if the boy you were crushing on actually liked you back?  What if the way you felt about your family, friends and life changed in the blink of an […]

Michael Reviews The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles

This is the best book I’ve ever read! I like the Mexican history, folklore and mythology throughout the book. The book also brings out sympathy, fear, joy and sadness in you, which is a thing not a lot of authors can do. The writing is very descriptive. Johnny is my personal favorite character for his […]

10 Books to Read If You Love Audrey Hepburn Movies!

  I have a dear friend who LOVES Audrey Hepburn. She sent me a text the other day asking for a book recommendation…Adriana Vela, this list is for you! Here Are 10 Books to Read If You Love Audrey Hepburn Movies! In Being Audrey Hepburn, Clarissa Explains It All-creator, Mitchell Kriegman, tells the story of […]

Even If The Sky Falls by Mia Garcia #ILoveYA

A whirlwind romance, a once in a life time adventure, a story of friendship, love and this above all: to thine own self be true. I fell instantly in love! Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

Fallout (Lois Lane #1) by Gwenda Bond

I always wanted to be Lois Lane. I loved Superman as a wee girl.  I thought Christopher Reeve was the most beautiful man alive! Fallout is about a teenage girl named Lois Lane, she is an army brat and quite a busy bee. She is courageous, smart, independent and a super hero herself!  Strong heroines […]

I am Lucille Ball by Brad Meltzer

I am Lucille Ball is a must read for all girls and boys!   We follow Lucy as she grows from a “wild, unruly” child to an adult TV star that was able to call her own shots.  Lucy was discouraged by important people in her life but it was the encouragement of one person in […]

I Am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer

I am Abraham Lincoln is a great introduction to our 16th president. The story is written with both facts and fiction but the true character of President Lincoln comes across in a few important messages weaved into this story kids can appreciate today. The pictures are vibrant and absolutely adorable. I love the art in […]

The Hired Girl by Laura Amy Schlitz

Oh how I adored this book!  It was sweet!  You can’t help but fall in love with the heroine and her search for knowledge and freedom. The life, the spirit and the soul of Joan lives in us all! The Hired Girl is a charming story filled with hope. A must have for every library […]

American Library Association 2016 Youth Media Award Winners

Last night while everyone was watching the Golden Globes Awards, I was obsessively trying to predict this years ALA Youth Media Award Winners… (while watching the GGA) 🙂 ALA Youth Media Awards IS the Librarian’s Award Show. I have to say that I am thrilled with the outcome! I am ecstatic with the diversity among […]