Posts about books I’m reading, book recommendations, illustrated book posts. Also see my Bookstagram!
Happy launch day to my friend Heidi Stemple, whose debut middle grade novel launches from Wordsong today! The Poetry Of Car Mechanics is a novel-in-verse about 15-year-old Dylan, who seeks solace through birdwatching and poetry in the woods behind his grandfather’s auto shop. When he rescues an injured hawk, he . . .
Competitive snowball throwing? Tuna tossing? Elephant polo? Ostrich racing? Young readers can find out about these and many more fascinating and fun sports from different cultures in AMAZING SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD by Douglas McLaughlin and Michelle Griffis (Language Lizard). This book is not only a fun way to . . .
Just finished STEALING HOME by J. Torres and David Naimsato, now available from Kids Can Press; I bought my copy from Mabel’s Fables. LOVED. Geared toward middle grade, this graphic novel focuses on Sandy Saito, a young baseball fan whose family is forced to move away from their home in . . .
BIG DREAMS, SMALL FISH by Paula Cohen was Paula’s debut as a picture book author/illustrator. Sadly, she passed away just before the book launched but (as you can see from Paula’s video on Instagram) she was able to see her author copies. I ordered my copy from Mabel’s Fables. What . . .
Many thanks to Zahra Marwan for answering a few questions about her debut picture book, WHERE BUTTERFLIES FILL THE SKY: A Story Of Immigration, Family and Finding Home, which launches Tue. Mar. 29th, 2022! Zahra Marwan grew up in two deserts which vary drastically and have many similarities in culture. . . .
Quick peek at the utterly gorgeous, moving and uplifting new picture book, SURVIVOR TREE, written by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Aaron Becker. Also see Debbie’s Reading Journal as well as Debbie’s Bookstagram.
I’ve been gradually adding new and older BookADay posts to my new Bookstagram. One of the most recent: SOUP DAY by Melissa Iwai (Henry Holt): Celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a famly. Also be sure to check out Melissa’s newest book, DUMPLINGS FOR LILI (Norton . . .
Hurray, it’s time for Donalyn Miller’s #BookADay challenge! The rules are forgiving and flexible. For more information, see Donalyn’s post in the Nerdy Book Club. I will be keeping track of my #BookADay posts in my BookADay and Book Recommendation page.
Donalyn Miller’s #BookADay Challenge is usually in the summer. After talking with people on Twitter and Facebook, Donalyn (happily) decided to hold a Coronavirus social distancing #BookADay challenge, so that readers who miss talking with other readers can gather and share. You can see the “official” #bookaday guidelines on the . . .
Happy I Read Canadian Day! You don’t have to be Canadian to celebrate. One suggestion: Read a book by a children’s book creator for 15 minutes, then share your experience your experience with others. You can see what others are posting by browsing the #IReadCanadianDay hashtag on Twitter and other social media. Looking . . .