The Donovan Effect
Ungifted by Gordon Korman reviewed by Alicia Ungifted by Gordon Korman is one of the most intriguing books I've read. Publishers Weekly calls it "Funny and insightful" It includes a change of point...
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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan reviewed by Valerie In most books, the poor, but incredibly kind main character goes from rags to riches. In this case, Esperanza goes from riches to rags as a...
View ArticleDIY Birds
Aviary Wonders Inc. by Kate Samworth reviewed by Eli Are you bored, uninspired, or just in need of a friend? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Aviary Wonders Inc. Is the book for...
View ArticleTom and Huck
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain reviewed by Nati Tom Sawyer is a very adventurous and funny book at the same time. It is a classic book, but it is still interesting to today's readers....
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Carrie by Stephen King reviewed by Lintaro The book Carrie is about a girl who is bullied and develops psychokinetic powers due to the bullying she faces. However, she gets one chance to go to the...
View ArticleGamers
Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal reviewed by Kie Have you ever played a video game by yourself or with friends? Do you or someone else you know consider themselves a gamer? It is currently the...
View ArticleWings of Fire
The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland reviewed by Josh Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy is an enthralling fantasy. The idea of having multiple dragon types is very smart and only adds to...
View ArticleAcross the Fence
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne reviewed by Andrea The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a story about Bruno, a nine year old boy who lives in Berlin in 1944. He does not know about the...
View ArticleTyphoid Mary
Deadly by Julie Chibbaro reviewed by Gabriela In the book Deadly, Julie Chabbaro investigates the story of Typhoid Mary. Prudence Galewski, a 19-year-old woman, becomes an assistant to Mr. Soper, a...
View ArticleOur Banned-Elsewhere Books
What were the most challenged or banned books of 2014? In the United States. (It takes The American Library Association a while to compile the statistics.) We have all of these books except A Stolen...
View ArticleBook Club Selection
The next book discussion: The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli. Wednesday, January 20 at 7:30 in the Hydrangea Room of the Community Center.
View ArticleUpcoming Author Programs
Monday February 1st 2016: Kwame Alexander (who could metro here) will talk about his first picture book, Surf's Up, as well as his recent Newbery Medal book The Crossover Thursday February 4th 2016:...
View ArticleDancing Cats and Dinosaurs
Thursday February 25 at 7:30 - author/artist Bob Shea will introduce Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants! (He is also the author of the Dinosaur vs all sorts of things series) Kirkus Review
View ArticleUpcoming Authors - Spring 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 7 pm Author/illustrator Henry Cole talks about his new picture book, Spot the Cat Sunday, April 24, 3 pm Author/illustrator Lulu Delacre reads and discusses her new bilingual...
View ArticleBooks That Some People Really Don't Like
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the most challenged books in schools and libraries. The top ten most challenged books of 2015 include: Looking for Alaska, by John Green...
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