Our final review for the season (yay!) is of Young Adult Fiction finalist On The Come Up (Amazon, IndieBound). And because it’s the last one, here’s a review I did on my blog Book Nut. I wrote: Thomas is a talented writer, telling stories that not only are representative for the world around her and accessible to her target audience, but …
REVIEW: Maybe He Just Likes You
Today we’re featuring a review by Middle Grade Fiction judge Jaymie, who blogs at The Neverending TBR. She reviewed finalist Maybe He Just Likes You (Amazon, IndieBound), writing: This is an important book for middle grade readers, especially upper elementary students and middle school students. It gives language to kids for this very specific and nuanced kind of bullying and harassment. …
REVIEW: Mummies Exposed!
Today’s featured review is of Junior High Non-fiction finalist Mummies Exposed!: Creepy and True #1 (Amazon, IndieBound). Our reviewer is round one panelist Beth, who blogs at Library Chicken. About Mummies, she wrote: It’s cheerfully factual and ends with a discussion of the controversies in studying human remains. Read the whole review here.
REVIEW: The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems
Today’s review The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems (Amazon, IndieBound) comes from Poetry round one panelist Anastasia, who has a blog on her author website. She wrote: Be they practical or fanciful, the poems in this book boast a flair and joy that you won’t find in any instruction manual. Read the whole review here.
Review: The Tea Dragon Festival
We’re looking at the elementary/middle grade Graphic Novel finalist The Tea Dragon Festival (Amazon, IndieBound) today. Our reviewer is round one panelist Elizabeth, who blogs at, The Dirigible Plum. She wrote: The art is eye-poppingly beautiful, of course, and this sequel is just as gentle and inclusive as the first book. Read the whole review here.
REVIEW: Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime Snuggle
Today we’re looking at Board Book Finalist Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime Snuggle (Amazon, IndieBound). I’ve discovered that board books are challenging to review; not many people do it! That is, except for our Fiction Picture Book chair Deb, who blogs at ReaderBuzz. About Huggle Wuggle she wrote: An off-to-bed book that lingers over the joy of the process of getting ready, that …
REVIEW: Sorcery of Thorns
Today’s review of Young Adult Speculative Fiction finalist Sorcery of Thorns (Amazon, IndieBound) comes from round one panelist Grace, who blogs (both in writing and on video) at Gracegetsbooks. She says in her video: It is a love letter to book lovers everywhere. It’s for anyone who loved the Hogwarts library. It’s for anyone who just feels an awe for …
REVIEW: The Dark Lord Clementine
Today’s review is of Elementary/Middle Grade Speculative Fiction finalist The Dark Lord Clementine (Amazon, IndieBound). Round one panelist Jennifer, who blogs at Raise them Righteous, wrote: Clementine is the perfect awkward heroine of her own adventure and a lovable title character that won’t soon be forgotten. In fact, I hope to see her in a follow-up book soon!! Read the whole …
REVIEW: Sea Bear
Today’s review of Elementary Non-Fiction finalist Sea Bear (Amazon, IndieBound) comes from round one panelist Carol, who blogs at Carol’s Corner. About Sea Bear, she writes: That’s why I am so glad that there are books like SEA BEAR. Debut picture book author Lindsay Moore, who has a degree in medical and scientific illustration, traces the journey of a polar bear, …
REVIEW: Frank and Bean
Today’s review is of Easy Reader finalist Frank and Bean (Amazon, IndieBound). Round one panelist Kelley,who blogs at Kidlit Underground, wrote: While this is a classic “opposites clash but learn to complement each other” story, the not-so-subtle bean/fart references will delight kids. Read the whole review here.