How much did I love Refugee? The 2018 Newbery Medal will be awarded in about two weeks. I’d be shocked if Refugee by Alan Gratz isn’t at least a contender. […]
Category: Refugees
The Border : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Steve Schafer’s The Border made me thirsty; I had to keep an icy glass of water next to me while reading. The Border chronicles four teens ages 15-17 running for […]
How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
How Dare the Sun Rise is the story is the story of ten-year old Sandra. Sandra had a great start to life in a beautiful country and born to a […]
Outcasts United : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Whoa, I didn’t really expect to like Outcasts United as much as I did! This is a great and TRUE story of refugees from all over the world who find […]
A Long Walk to Water : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Though I know A Long Walk to Water is a popular novel among middle school teachers, it was a student’s recommendation that got me to read it. I loved the […]
Salt to the Sea : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Oh, beautiful, heartbreaking book! Salt to the Sea is a must-read. Easily one of my 2016 favorites. The chapters alternate among four characters and are short – I think this […]
Review: Trafficked (Purcell)
AUTHOR: Kim Purcell SERIES: none PUBLISHER: Viking Juvenile PUBLICATION DATE: Feb. 16, 2012 ISBN: 9780670012800 PAGES: 352 SOURCE: ARC from publisher GENRE: realistic GIVE IT TO: HS girls and guys, […]