5 Questions for Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom
April 1, 2024
An interview with Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom. … More 5 Questions for Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom
Tag: Young Adult
The Gulf by Adam De Souza
March 28, 2024
Those who live around Vancouver will recognize familiar places, streets, and nature illustrated throughout this book. I found myself lighting up when I saw landmarks I recognized – it was like an inside joke shared with the author, a hidden nugget for a home that I don’t often see depicted on the page. … More The Gulf by Adam De Souza
YAing News: Week of March 25
March 26, 2024
YAing News is back for the week of March 25! … More YAing News: Week of March 25
Call Me Al by Wali Shah and Eric Walters
March 21, 2024
The relationships in this novel are some of its best parts. Though he struggles with loneliness, Ali is never truly alone. For one, Ali has his Dada, or paternal grandfather. As we learn of Iqbal Khan’s tragic backstory, Ali’s Dada serves as the facilitator of so many lessons, showcasing the importance of listening to and being supported by elders … More Call Me Al by Wali Shah and Eric Walters
Bird Brain by Joanne Levy
March 19, 2024
Levy keeps young readers engaged with scientific facts spread throughout the book, like when Arden explains that you can tell the difference between the two types of African Grey parrots through their feather colour and size. The story itself is streamlined, and the fast-paced plot never feels like it drags on … More Bird Brain by Joanne Levy
Duel by Jessixa Bagley, illus. Aaron Bagley
March 14, 2024
It was a pleasure reading Duel by Jessixa Bagley. Once I started, I couldn’t put this story down. The dialogue is incredibly believable, and exactly how middle-schoolers tend to speak. This book perfectly captures how hard it is to be a young teen navigating the world and reminded me of my own time in middle school. From tricky friendships and conflict with parents to healing after loss, the issues that arise in Duel are tackled very well. … More Duel by Jessixa Bagley, illus. Aaron Bagley
YAing News: Week of March 11
March 12, 2024
YAing News is back for the week of March 11! … More YAing News: Week of March 11
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
March 5, 2024
Catfish Rolling is not here to provide us with all the answers, but to remind us that there are multiple ways to exist and understand reality. Temporality is such a captivating and sometimes frightening subject, and I was completely invested in Sora and her father’s obsession with figuring out how the zones work. Ultimately though, the message of Catfish Rolling is that trying to control time instead of simply trying to understand it has dire consequences. … More Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
5 Questions for Jordyn Taylor
March 4, 2024
An interview with Jordyn Taylor … More 5 Questions for Jordyn Taylor
The Revenge Game by Jordyn Taylor
February 29, 2024
From the first chapter, The Revenge Game piques the interest of readers through its nonlinear storytelling. The leading question as readers make their way through the novel becomes: “How did this happen?” This book has a strong voice—comical, feminist, and curious—leading the reader through a series of clues to piece together. … More The Revenge Game by Jordyn Taylor
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