The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family Summary Told from the perspective of the little sister, Faizah knows the first day back to school is going to be wonderful, she has her brand new backpack and light up shoes. But what's most exciting and important is the fact that it's her older sister… Continue reading Review: The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Tag: picture books
Books about Homelessness
So I was trying to think of post ideas yesterday afternoon when I remember how many books I've read/need to read that deal with the topics of homelessness. One of my favorite of 2019 that I never got around to finishing because it was due back at the library is my first pick. 1)The Remarkable… Continue reading Books about Homelessness
Pokemon Reads Tag
So I've had a bit of writer's block when it comes to posting. I know I've been posting consistently since last October and I love the way my blog's stats are growing, but there wasn't any project that sent me rushing to my computer to write posts. So I thought about what I was really… Continue reading Pokemon Reads Tag
February New Releases
Can you believe it's February already? We've got some cool new releases coming up throughout the month. Any releases you are looking forward to? 1)The Wish and the Peacock Paige's family has had their farm for generations, and they've seen hard times before, but losing Paige's dad is just too much to take and without… Continue reading February New Releases
Happy Chinese New Year!
I thought I'd do a post featuring books by Chinese authors and with Chinese characters since Chinese New Year is tomorrow. Happy New Year to everyone who celebrates! A little bit about Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is also celebrated in other countries Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. This year is the Year… Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year!
Year of the Asian Reading Challenge TBR
Just a few of the books I'm looking forward to for my Year of the Asian Readathon. A lot of these are repeats from last year, but I'm making them a priority on my TBR this year. 1) The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi I've been wanting to read this book for a while. This… Continue reading Year of the Asian Reading Challenge TBR
Bodega Cat Review
A tribute to the special place bodega's hold in many New York neighborhoods. Bodega Cat shows what happens at a bodega through the eyes of it's owner, the cat! The book explains the daily routine of a bodega and the different people that come in throughout the day. It also goes over the services a… Continue reading Bodega Cat Review
The Tea Dragon Society Review
I've been meaning to read The Tea Dragon Society for months. I'm really glad I finally got to it. It's one of the cutest things I've read in a while. I love most anything Katie O'Neill does and this continued book continued my postive impressions. This award-winning book follows Greta, who is having trouble appreciating… Continue reading The Tea Dragon Society Review
Dia Day Los Muertos Reads
Some of my favorite reads featuring or focusing on The Day of the Dead. Dia de Los Muertos A picture book celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. Taking place in a pueblo or town it shows the town getting ready to celebrate, decorating with colored streamers, calaveras, and pan de muertos, or bread of the dead.… Continue reading Dia Day Los Muertos Reads
Pakistani-American Characters Feature
I have to admit this post is inspired by Hena Khan. I fell in love with Hena Khan's work, through her book Amina's Voice. I've also spoken with people who talk about the lack of Pakistani American portrayals in children's literature. So I thought I'd do a feature, focusing on everything from picture books to… Continue reading Pakistani-American Characters Feature
