YA Book Review: The Chance You Won’t Return by Annie Cardi
The Chance You Won’t Return by Annie Cardi This is a touching look at how an unusual mental illness affects one teenager’s family. High...
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- May 12, 2014
- 1 min
Princess Book Recommendation: The Princess Knight by Cornelia Funke
I chose this book after looking for some alternative princess stories for my princess-obsessed pre-schooler monkey. Princess Violetta has...
- May 5, 2014
- 1 min
Mommy Read It Again: Monsters’ Monster by Patrick McDonnell
We were browsing at a local bookstore, and even though it’s not even close to Halloween, this book caught my eye. The story is about...
- Apr 28, 2014
- 1 min
Picture Book Review: Rosie’s Song by Mary Kate Leming
Rosie’s Song by Mary Kate Leming (Author) , Deborah Lafogg Docherty (Illustrator) This is a sweet picture book about a sea star named...
- Mar 31, 2014
- 2 min
YA Book Review: The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
As soon as I started reading this book, I was drawn into the story. The premise is reminiscent of Terra Nova (cancelled TV show from a...
- Mar 28, 2014
- 1 min
The Boskidlit Calendar is now on Facebook
For some time now, I’ve maintained a Boston area children’s author calendar on my blog. A few people have asked me to move it to...
- Mar 24, 2014
- 3 min
Guest Post: Divergent vs The Hunger Games by Elizabeth Eckhart
We have a guest post at Monkey Poop today. Writer Elizabeth Eckhart compares two book to film YA dystopias, The Hunger Games and...
- Mar 17, 2014
- 2 min
YA Book Review: Don’t Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski
Don’t Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski A fun, quick, compelling read by Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras & Broomsticks. This book is...
- Mar 10, 2014
- 1 min
YA Book Review: Moon at Nine by Deborah Ellis
Moon at Nine is a poignant and powerful story about a bookish, strong-willed fifteen year old girl named Farrin who falls in love with...
- Mar 3, 2014
- 1 min
MG Book Review: Dumpling Days by Grace Lin
Dumpling Days by Grace Lin What a great book! The story is about a young Taiwanese-American girl named Pacy who visits Taiwan with her...
- Feb 17, 2014
- 1 min
YA Book Recommendation: Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Cinder by Marissa Meyer Cyborg Cinderella. What’s not to love? It takes two of my favorite genres, fairy tale retellings and sci fi, and...
- Feb 10, 2014
- 1 min
Mommy Read It Again: Rain! by Linda Ashman, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
What a gorgeous book! I spotted this on someone’s website (unfortunately I lost the link), and just had to request it from the library....
- Jan 27, 2014
- 1 min
Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Picture Books and Board Books Galore!
In honor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I thought I’d share some multicultural picture books that I’ve enjoyed with my children....
- Jan 20, 2014
- 1 min
Read it Again Mommy: Two more great library finds
Over the holiday break, we visited the library a few times, and these two books have been a big hit in my house. I Dare You Not to Yawn ...
- Jan 13, 2014
- 2 min
Book Giveaway! (oh yeah, and my review): The Escape by Kathryn Lasky
Horses of Dawn Book 1: The Escape by Kathryn Lasky Are you ready for another giveaway? This time the lucky winner will receive an Advance...
- Dec 19, 2013
- 1 min
My Favorite Books of 2013
Can you believe it’s December already? I can’t. It took me a while to get over my denial and actually sit down to write this blog post....
- Dec 13, 2013
- 1 min
MG Book Review: The Dirt Diary by Anna Staniszewski
I was having kind of a bad day, and this book cheered me right up! The premise is what drew me to the novel: Eighth-grader Rachel Lee...
- Dec 2, 2013
- 1 min
Picture Book Review: Alex and the Rabbit by Monica Dumont
Alex and the Rabbit by Monica Dumont The premise of this book was promising—a story to teach children breathing techniques to handle...
- Nov 30, 2013
- 1 min
YA Book Review: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
A solid addition to the Raven Boys series. This book focuses more on Ronan and less on Blue/Adam/Gansey, which will disappoint some...
- Nov 20, 2013
- 1 min
YA Book Review: The Extra by Kathryn Lasky
An engaging main character combined with detailed research and an incredible premise make this book by seasoned author Kathryn Lasky a...
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