Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald by Roxane Orgill - illus. by Sean Qualls - my review
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Floating on Mama's Song by Laura Lacamara - illus by Yuyi Morales - gracias La Bloga
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Doggy Slippers by Jorge Lujan illus by Isol
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Brontorina by James Howes - illus by Randy Cecil
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They Called Themselves the kkk by Susan Campbell Bartoletti - This is one of the best children's non fiction books released this year. Its also one many adults will appreciate. Will review soon.
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Come Fall by A.C.E Bauer - One of the main characters is of South Asian decent. I know this thanks to Charlotte's review
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Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala this YA novel features a diverse cast of characters. I know this thanks to author Mitali Perkins interview with the author.
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Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill - This has a very nice blurb from Suzanne Collins on the back. Making it a great recommendation for readers who are looking for something new when they finish Mockingjay.*
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Saving Sky by Diane Stanley - Can't believe I forgot to include this one. I love this cover and the excerpt.
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4 comments:
goodness--Black Hole Sun sounds like a good one; I hadn't heard of it before. And I need to read Meridian too...
Charlotte - Gill's title reminds me of the rock song from the 90's. So I finally had to listen to it again. And Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden is just as good now.
I'm glad you included "Tell Me a Secret". I like finding the books with diverse casts!
Edi - I want more books with diverse cast as well. I am very happy Mitali Perkins did that interview or else I would've never know. And the book looks good.
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