From Page to Stage or Screen: The BFG by Roald Dahl
admin by Claudia Rojas Every good story imagines a world with surprises. The BFG, like many Roald Dahl tales, will have readers think twice about the existence of giants One night,…
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SEPTEMBER 2017
This month’s book club takes us to Cordova, TN, where we can find the NovelSpeak book club at the Cordova Public Library! NovelSpeak isn’t like most book clubs, where the…
Book Review: Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart
by Andrea K. Let me just say I am in love with this book! The characters are so realistic and have such so much pain in their teenage lives; I…
Book Review: Be A Star by Malique Washington
by Jessica Starks This book is a testament to all grandchildren to appreciate their grandparents and love them while they are still around. Be A Star is a book completely…
Book Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
by Claudia Rojas Stargirl is the typical boy-meets-girl story with the least of typical girls. Spinelli’s characters are often beautiful wonders; here, readers will not be disappointed, as they meet…
Book Review: Who Am I Without Him by Sharon G. Flake
by Darnnell Reese This book is easy to read with very short stories/chapters. The characters are all relatable to just about every kind of kid you’ve seen or known in…
#31DaysOfBooks: Kathleen Burkinshaw
Kathleen Recommends: Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban I’m part of a 2016 debut author group called The Sweet Sixteens. I was lucky to read many fantastic ARCs of fellow members.…
#31DaysOfBooks: Joyce Davis
Joyce Recommends: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson I choose The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great…
#31DaysOfBooks: Laura Shovan
Laura Recommends: Izzy Kline Has Butterflies by Beth Ain I love novels-in-verse because they encourage a deep connection between the reader and the narrator of the story. Izzy Kline handles…
#31DaysOfBooks: Michele Weber Hurwitz
Michele Weber Hurwitz Recommends: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate My absolute favorite middle grade book that can and should be read by everyone. Based on real events…