Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone…and Sunny St. James is almost there. The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James by Ashley Herring Blake explores the heart transplant recovery process of soon-to-be 7th grader Sunny. Observer of everything, participant in nothing. Sunny declares that if she can make it through the surgery and recovery process, she …
Katherine Center’s What You Wish For is GOLD! I would love if this novel was made into a movie! Women’s fiction at its best – like all of Katherine’s books! This book is about reinventing yourself, choosing joy, ride-or-die friendships, feeling disqualified and maybe some scheming. 😉 Wish Upon This Star (Book) Sam Casey is …
Need something meatier than a lightweight (albeit fun) read this summer? Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner is a beach book win! Coming-of-age, a budding romance, scorned friends, wealth and a flashy wedding sure to be seen in photos. This is a summer novel win! Cast of Characters Daphne – our main girl is a plus-size …
Not Your Average School Books What am I looking for when I’m scouring school books online? Diversity, sweet illustrations, connection to feelings (especially the ‘bigness’ of starting a new school/grade), not-the-run-of-the-mill characters (no shade on Pete the Cat or Dr. Seuss, but I’m looking for different characters) and if there’s humor, extra awesome. A tall …
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel was nothing like I expected and I am so glad I listened to it! Full transparency here: I’ve had this book for a while. The font is so dang small that I just couldn’t (wouldn’t) pick it up after I finished the first chapter. It feels …
