As a non-Muslim reader, I feel honored to have read this book and to have been invited to witness one of the most sacred traditions in Islam through Adam and Zayneb’s perspectives … More Love From Mecca to Medina by S.K. Ali
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I Capture the Castle is, at its heart, a love story, but not in the way I expected it to be. Yes, there are plenty of heart flutters and first kisses, but as I mentioned above, this is not your ordinary fairy tale, and not every character gets that famed happily ever after—at least, not in the traditional sense. … More I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
‘The Boy Who Lost His Spark’ is a chapter book disguised as a picture book. Younger readers will enjoy the story when read aloud, and the illustrations are captivating for all ages. As the reader gets older, they will learn new ways to appreciate the beauty of the prose, allowing for the audience to grow into the book. … More The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O’Farrell, illus. Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini
Jonathan Bécotte has approached a complex and highly personal experience with an endearing sense of childlike wonder. This is a story that not only retells the shared experiences of queer youth, but actively engages the reader in the emotional toll of coming out. … More Like A Hurricane by Jonathan Bécotte, transl. Jonathan Kaplansky
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The story is told empathically as Katya grows to understand there is no winning side in war, only loss. Her story conveys the most brutal and harshest truths, with horrific acts committed by both parties. … More Crow Stone by Gabriele Goldstone
Goerzen’s free verse is appropriate for a young audience as it is uncomplicated and makes use of staple devices such as concrete imagery, caesura, and enjambment which act as guides to convey where Mercedes’ emotions ebb and flow. … More River Mermaid by Christy Goerzen
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Review by Belle Cole Orca Currents from Orca Book Publishers, August 17, 2021 115 pages, paperback, $10.95 CAD, 9781459828049 Middle-grade, ages 9-12, grades 2-5 Fantasy “Violet and I formulated a plan last night. It’s bonkers. But it might work. And we have no other choice… It’s dangerous. That’s why we’re leaving it to the last … More The Wherewood by Gabrielle Prendergast
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