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Tag: Illustrated novels
Take Five: Illustrated Middle Grade Novels
Illustrated novels can be a stepping stone AND a perfectly fine and wonderful place to land.
Book Review: Be That Way by Hope Larson
A really lovely look at the many beautiful and ugly parts of growing up.
Book Review: A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner
Exceedingly honest and full of anxiety, anger, and despair, this intimate look at the life and mind of one young boy struggling with body issues and mental health is an affecting read.
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Book Review: Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds, illustrated by Raúl the Third
Not only is the story a total hit (and such a necessary depiction of a young Black boy navigating anxiety), but the format itself and all of the art make this exceedingly appealing.
Book Review: Original Fake by Kirstin Cronn-Mills with art by E. Eero Johnson
Thanks to Penguin generously donating some ARCs for Kirstin’s recent visit to my library, I have two extra to raffle off. You can enter via the Rafflecopter, by (re)tweeting this review, or by following me on Twitter (@CiteSomething). Contest runs 4/19 to 4/21. US entries only, please. Publisher’s description In this Banksy-inspired illustrated novel, an escalating […]
Book Review: Sea Change by Frank Viva
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 March 2016 issue of School Library Journal. VIVA, Frank. Sea Change. 120p. TOON […]
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