Listen to This by Jennifer Blecher I remember when I first came across this book. I was excited to read it because I thought it would start some good conversations about digital privacy. Will’s dad has a podcast, and he talks about everything on it. Like, Will has no secrets. I think about this type … More Listen to This
Extra Large by Tyler Page Graphic Novel I didn’t realize this was the second book in the Button Pusher series. I don’t think you had to have read the first to understand this one, though. The story starts right before Tyler starts 7th grade. It is a brief story about his life and the stresses … More Extra Large (Button Pusher #2)
Popcorn by Rob Harrell Andrew struggles with anxiety. He has a lot going on in his life as well. His grandmother has Alzheimer’s. She had to move in with Andrew and his mom in their two-bedroom apartment. That means Andrew sleeps on the fold-out couch. His mom is starting a new job that will help … More Popcorn
Fear Street: Double Date by R. L. Stine Goosebumps books are a big hit at my school, but I feel like most of my students are able to move beyond them to some bigger scares. I remember going from Goosebumps to Fear Street and loving it! I hope the same goes for my students. I … More Fear Street: Double Date
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis 1910, Chicago. The Davenports are one of the few rich Black families. I have seen this book many times over the years. I am a fan of TV shows like Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age. I don’t know why I skipped over this title so often. I think I … More The Davenports
Birdie by Eileen Spinelli Novel in verse. Birdie got her nickname from her love of birds. Her father was a firefighter, and he died in a fire a few years back. She now lives with her mom and her grandmother. The problem is that things are starting to change. Her grandmother, who used to talk … More Birdie
The Sleepover by Michael Regina Another spooky graphic novel! Four boys are having a sleepover, and of course, they are watching scary movies. They start talking about the scary stuff in their own hometown, including the witch in the forest. She apparently will lure people into the woods, and if you go, you are marked. … More The Sleepover
Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Tales by Roseanne A. Brown I am a big fan of the old TV show, “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” I was so excited when I saw they made a graphic novel version. This is the second book I have read in that series. Like the TV show, we … More The Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Tales
Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner You got to love seeing a sign for something free. Free Piano. NOT HAUNTED Totally normal. Please take it away. Sounds safe. I would probably take a closer look. Margot sees this piano on the side of the road with that sign, and she is super excited to … More Free Piano (Not Haunted)
One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book! Dayton is dared to shout a word during an assembly at school. He is offered $20, and he wants to buy some Pop-Tarts. So, he shouts out a word that is a slur against people who are gay. He … More One Word, Six Letters
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