Like other Ruta Sepetys books I’ve read, I Must Betray You focuses on little-known – but major – events in world history. I knew almost nothing about Romania in 1989, […]
Category: World History
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Librarian’s Perspective Review
I listened to the audiobook version of Stamped, read by the author Jason Reynolds. I don’t know if I could have gotten into this book as a regular printed book, […]
White Bird : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Years ago, my family and I visited the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. There’s a section called “Daniel’s Story” that is designed for younger visitors. This is a great […]
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Can you believe, after all my years in the library, I had never actually read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? I’ve booktalked it and promoted it, but even my […]
Towers Falling : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
Towers Falling has been on my TBR for quite awhile now, and my OverDrive hold came in right before Sept. 11. Perfect timing! I didn’t love or hate this one; […]
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 […]
The Boy on the Wooden Box : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
The Boy on the Wooden Box is, to my knowledge, one of only two memoirs written by a Schindler’s List survivor. The other is I Will Plant You a Lilac […]
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 […]