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The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins

admin Jun 24, 2018 0 Comments

by Andrea Bledsoe King           I have always loved Ellen Hopkins’ novels, starting with her first YA novel, Crank, which was loosely based on her own…

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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

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by Cybil Orhan     Written by the adept Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood is about a man, named Toru Watanabe and his coming of age. He recalls his…

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

admin Feb 21, 2018 0 Comments

by Emma Hyndman It’s unsettling to dive into a science-fiction book about a dystopian future set in 2026 when it’s only eight years away. Written in 1993, Octavia Butler’s Parable…

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If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

admin Feb 21, 2018 0 Comments

by Andrea K. For my African-American review, I decided to read a popular YA author. I had never read any of Jacqueline Woodson’s books but I was very impressed with…

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My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter by Aja Monet

admin Nov 29, 2017 0 Comments

by Claudia Rojas Aja Monet’s My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter came into my life after someone spoke the words “So you like poetry? Read this.” At that point, the…

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Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks

admin Oct 31, 2017 0 Comments

by Andrea K. When I was first asked to review my favorite YA novel, I thought to myself, “What an easy assignment! I got this!” Until it wasn’t easy, and…

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Book Review: Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart

admin Sep 7, 2017 0 Comments

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…

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Book Review: Be A Star by Malique Washington

admin Sep 7, 2017 0 Comments

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…

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Book Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

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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…

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Book Review: Who Am I Without Him by Sharon G. Flake

admin Sep 7, 2017 0 Comments

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…

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