Keepers of the Gate by E. Denise Billups | Review
A thoughtful, emotionally grounded historical fantasy that blends Indigenous history, mysticism, and family legacy into a standalone-friendly story that lingers long after the final page.
Genre: Multi-Cultural
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey | Spotlight
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey | Book Spotlight
A multicultural, contemporary fiction, epistolary tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds that bring diverse people together.
Finding Family by Amanda Wall | Children's Book Review | 5 Star
Finding Family in a Far Away Land by Amanda Wall (An Adoption Story) | Children's Book Review, Giveaway, & Author Interview
Every adoption experience is unique but the yearning to have unconditional family love is universal. Two Indian sisters, Priya and Ari, experience what it's like to be adopted into a multi-cultural, interracial family. Walk alongside these two charming, dynamic girls as they journey through the adoption transition to a new country full of surprising experiences!
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon | Review
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon | Review
Evie Thomas doesn't believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began . . . and how it will end. After all, even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart, eventually.
Can Evie overcome her cynicism, or will it cost her more than she can bear to pay?
Please read my review of this fabulous look at love, cynicism, and risk.
Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing and Dreams | Review
Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams by Deedee Cummings | Children's Book Review
In this edition, Kayla makes a new friend and they learn about helping each other, therapy for children, and how to use activities to work through their feelings.
Kayla: A Modern Day Princess | Review
Kayla: A Modern Day Princess by Deedee Cumminings | Children's Book Review
This diverse picture book series shines the spotlight on a little brown girl who loves musical theater and never lets anything get in the way of her dreams. Enter the giveaway to win a signed set of Kayla books!