A Magic Steeped in Poison is the first in a Chinese-inspired fantasy duology. The main selling point of this book is a magic system almost entirely based on tea, which I found intriguing. Talented ind…
Pro Gaming Star is a biography for the famous streamer, Ninja. It is written with an extremely young reading audience in mind, which makes sense when one considers that Ninja has many fans of all ages…
This second novel is every bit as charming as the first book by Richard Osman. Although this is a mystery, the delightful characters are back in full force (especially Joyce) and they threaten to com…
Minecraft Mining gives a basic overview of the mining aspect of the popular video game, Minecraft. This book can be useful to the Minecraft novice, as skill with mining is the basis on which all other…
This lovely, award-winning book is written in verse, but don't let that deter you. The words flow and the format allows for an intimate view of Reha's mind and heart. Although this book started out …
Just as the dedication at the front of Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution by author Sherri Winston states, "This book is dedicated to everyone who has ever faced a challenge and decided to stand up a…
I wasn’t surprised when this book seemed to start out a bit predictable. I’ve read lots of books with the “jealous ex-girlfriend goes missing, ex-boyfriend suspected of foul play” storyline and I was…
Humbling. Poignant. These are words that comes to mind for Watercress, a picture book that has received accolades. This autobiographical book with its soft colors and gentle illustrations of common t…
Map of Flames is book 1 in what is scheduled to be a three book series. Because of the transparent writing style and the fast pacing, this book is an excellent choice for readers who are ready to mov…
Based on a true story, In The Shadow of a Queen can be described as a tale about a princess finding her prince. But author Heather B. Moore has created much more than a romance with this incredible bo…
The Flamingo is a great introduction to graphic novels for young readers. With more pictures than words, it will give readers the opportunity to understand how to read a graphic novel, meaning the ord…
A visual and well-written depiction of a Henry Brown's life as an enslaved person, his escape to freedom by sending himself through the mail in a box, as well as his life afterwards. This Newbery Hono…
