5 Questions for Jordyn Taylor
March 4, 2024
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YAing News: Week of February 12
February 13, 2024
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How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illus. Jon Klassen
February 6, 2024
Barnett’s narrative explores this simple premise with several such creative possibilities that are silly, clever, and brilliantly funny all at once. The story unfolds as the readers follow Santa down the chimney, and into the house as he leaves presents under the tree and gobbles up a plate of cookies, possibly with his special night vision abilities. … More How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? by Mac Barnett, illus. Jon Klassen
The Little Books of the Little Brontës by Sara O’Leary and Briony May Smith
February 1, 2024
As I opened the first page, the first thing to strike me was the illustrations. They are so beautiful and delightful to admire. It took me longer than I expected to finish reading the book because I was so transfixed by them. The illustrations provide a lovely aesthetic that enhances the story and setting of the book, breathing life and character into the Brontë children. … More The Little Books of the Little Brontës by Sara O’Leary and Briony May Smith
Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins
January 30, 2024
With such an engaging and energetic topic, the underlying message of acceptance and community is integrated so perfectly by Cummins. We see how this young child enjoys playing with everyone at the pool, and, of course, how their supportive mother frequently checks in to remind them to put on sunscreen and eat lunch. … More Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Hooray for DNA by Pauline Thompson, illus. Greg Pizzoli
December 7, 2023
Topics like science can be confusing for some young kids, and this lack of understanding might sometimes cause disinterest, so it is refreshing to see a book make STEM fun and accessible. Specifically, the topic of DNA is such an essential aspect of understanding our world, and communicating its importance in an exciting way is a fantastic method to get kids interested. … More Hooray for DNA by Pauline Thompson, illus. Greg Pizzoli
YAing News: Week of November 27
November 28, 2023
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YAing News: Week of November 13
November 14, 2023
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Weather Together by Jessica Sima
November 9, 2023
While telling a tale of friendship between two very different unicorns, this book molds its subtle wisdom into metaphors that can guide young readers as they learn to confront the dark clouds they may find over their own heads. … More Weather Together by Jessica Sima
What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi
October 26, 2023
The book also introduces fascinating scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. It encourages young readers to observe the world around them, ask questions and foster their inquisitive minds. With informative yet comprehensible sentences, the text accommodates for both reading aloud and independent reading. … More What Will I Discover by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illus. Rachel Qiuqi
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