
100 Scope Notes
Amanda MacGregor, September 5, 2019 | Book Reviews
Though a bit of a disappointment, I still think this is worthwhile to have in collections just for the fact that it makes history accessible to readers who may otherwise give it a pass and because it does a worthy job of educating readers' on this awful pandemic.
Amanda MacGregor, September 13, 2018 | Book Reviews
Publisher’s description In the tradition of Don Brown’s critically acclaimed, full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Sibert Honor winning Drowned City, The Unwanted is an important, timely, and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone. Starting in 2011, refugees flood out […]
Amanda MacGregor, August 26, 2015 | Book Reviews
When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, which originally appeared in the August 2015 issue of School Library Journal. BROWN, Don. Drowned City: Hurricane […]
Karen Jensen, MLS, March 25, 2015 | #FSYALit, Faith, Miranda Kenneally, Spiritual Life, Spirituality
I moved a lot growing up. “A different school every other grade” kind of a lot. It’s usually the first thing I tell people when I’m trying to explain why I am the way I am, or why I can’t just tell you where I’m from. That’s one thing that makes me very different from […]
Karen Jensen, MLS, June 20, 2024 | Middle Grade Fiction, Mind the Middle, Mind the Middle Project
Author Victoria Wlosok talks about small towns and her YA thriller, HOW TO FIND A MISSING GIRL
Amanda MacGregor, February 22, 2024 | Guest Post
Gamification and great mystery stories are two elements effective at engaging and inspiring young readers.
Amanda MacGregor, January 23, 2024 | Guest Post
If you’re looking for an action adventure to grab the interest of your middle grade readers, the City Spies series by James Ponti is an excellent choice.
Amanda MacGregor, October 10, 2022 | Guest Post, Uncategorized
In my years of research, I’ve discovered not only factual events and persons who literally changed the course of society as we know it today, but also something far greater and more personal to my well-being: a connection to a world I never felt a part of.
Amanda MacGregor, March 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Get out your TBR lists, your order lists, your library card, and be ready to dive into lots of new and interesting books!
Amanda MacGregor, November 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the issues that emerged as I wrote is that of toxic nostalgia. My underwater world is drowning in such destructive sentimentality.
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