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: 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: 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.
REVIEW: Internment
Today we’re looking at Young Adult Speculative Fiction finalist Internment (Amazon, IndieBound)! Our reviewer is round one panelist Jennifer, who blogs at Windy City Reader. She writes: There is so much discussion fodder in this one; I’d add it to a high school government class in a heartbeat. Read the whole review here.
REVIEW: With the Fire on High
Today’s review comes from Young Adult Fiction round 1 panelist Carmen, who writes reviews on Goodreads and has a brilliant Instagram account, Tomes and Textiles. She reviewed Young Adult Fiction finalist With the Fire on High (Amazon, IndieBound), writing: Any book that hypothesizes that women can be teen moms AND good moms gets all the praise from me. Read the whole …
REVIEW: Shout
Today we’re looking at poetry finalist Shout (Amazon, IndieBound)! It was reviewed by Round 2 Junior/Senior High Nonfiction judge Anne, who is a voracious reader and blogs at My Head is Full of Books. About Shout, she wrote: I like reading books written in verse, especially when the poetry is good, so I enjoyed my reading experience. I hope this book …
REVIEW: Roll with It
Today’s review of Middle Grade Fiction finalist Roll with It (Amazon, IndieBound) comes from round one Middle Grade Fiction panelist Julie, who blogs at Reading by the Pond. She wrote: Any book that starts with a Great British Bake-Off reference is okay with me. Read the whole review here.
REVIEW: Dreamland
Today’s review comes from Junior/Senior High Non-Fiction Round 1 panelist Heidi, who blogs at GeoLibrarian. She reviewed Senior High finalist Dreamland (Amazon, IndieBound), writing: Dreamland does what all good narrative nonfiction does. It pulls the reader in, making them want to know more. I found the book compelling and powerful, as well as informative. Read the whole review here.
REVIEW: A Stone Sat Still
Today’s review of Fiction Picture Book finalist A Stone Sat Still (Amazon, IndieBound) comes from round one panelist Maria, who blogs at Maria Marshall: Making Nature Fun. She wrote: Each time I read it, I find a new treasure in the illustrations and text. I truly hope this book finds a home in every classroom and library. Read the rest …