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Ripped From the Headlines: Fiction Books Inspired By True Stories
Reading nonfiction books about real events is a great way to know about what is happening (and has happened) in the world but did you know that you receive that same reflection from reading fiction novels? Lately, authors have been inspired by current events and write stories that will be more realistic to their readers.Continue reading “Ripped From the Headlines: Fiction Books Inspired By True Stories”
2020 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominees
It’s that time of year again! The voting round of the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards has begun. This annual event, in its 12th year, is the only major book awards chosen by readers. The opening round ends on November 8. The semifinal round runs from November 10 – 15, the final round runs from NovemberContinue reading “2020 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominees”
Back to School: Books for Reluctant Readers
The new school year has started and although 2020-2021 will be unlike any school year we ever encountered, that does not mean we are not facing the similar learning issues. And a recurring one is getting children and teens to read. Over the years, children and teens are reading less and less. Most blame televisionContinue reading “Back to School: Books for Reluctant Readers”
Book Review: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
Format: Hardcover Pages: 400 pages Published: September 1, 2020 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Poetry
cup of tea with that book, please 