If you’ve ever wanted to know the gospel truth about the Muses from Hercules, Bemused by Farrah Rochon finally gives them their time to shine. This YA fantasy adventure is packed with mythology, music, and an epic sisterhood that keeps the story moving at a fast (and fun) pace. Read on for a spoiler-free review…
Where Are You, Brontë? is a heartfelt and beautifully crafted picture book that explores love, loss, and remembering through the story of a beloved dog. As Tomie dePaola’s final completed work, the book carries his personal significance, reflecting his own experience of grieving his dog, Brontë. With gentle writing and simple illustrations by Barbara McClintock,…
The newly released Winnie-the-Pooh box set brings together the beloved four books by A.A. Milne, now with beautifully redesigned covers and featuring the original black-and-white illustrations by Ernest Shepard. This collection is a true treasure for both long-time fans and those discovering the charm of the Hundred Acre Wood for the first time. This Winnie…
You know how sometimes people have to come up with secret codes or signals to find others like them? Like a special handshake or an inside joke that only certain people understand? Well, that’s exactly what Are You a Friend of Dorothy? is about, except instead of a game, it was a real way for…
Maybe Just Ask Me is a fun, heartfelt, and important picture book about not making assumptions and giving people the chance to share their own stories. It’s based on the author Katie Mazeika’s real-life childhood experience and follows Mazie, a young girl who wears an eyepatch and headscarf. She’s starting at a new school and…
Wings of Starlight, the latest book from Disney Books, uncovers the untold origin of one of Pixie Hollow’s most captivating love stories between Queen Clarion and Lord Milori. Set long before Tinker Bell’s adventures, the Wings of Starlight book follows Clarion, a warm-season fairy destined for the throne. She’s always been fascinated by the mysterious…
Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me is a endearing and sweetly illustrated book that celebrates the bond between siblings, even when they’re not biologically related. Read on for a review of Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me written by Jennifer Bradbury and illustrated by Pearl AuYeung. Nearly Exactly Almost Like Me follows two brothers who might not…
Sunny Makes Her Case is a entertaining and relatable graphic novel that mixes humor, determination, and social awareness. It follows Sunny, a spirited middle-schooler, as she navigates friendship drama, school projects, and a community cause close to her heart. Read on for a review of the graphic novel Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L….
The Squad by Christina Soontornvat, illustrated by Joanna Cacao, is a uplifting graphic novel about navigating middle school, friendships, and big changes. This is the second book in the series and follows Christina, an eighth-grader, as she continues her cheerleading journey. Read on for a review of The Squad, published by Scholastic Inc. Christina feels…
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to grow up without one of your parents around? This graphic novel tells the story of Jay Jay Patton, a kid whose dad has been in prison for most of her life. It’s all about how she deals with that and what happens when her dad finally…
