book review
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Book Review of All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson (2026 Newbery Medal Winner)
A tender middle-grade novel about grief, friendship, and learning to live with unanswered questions. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Summary “Grief is like hunger. Just because you eat today, doesn’t mean you won’t need to eat tomorrow. … Grief is like hunger. Grief is not something you get over. Everyday it will show up. Everyday I will… Continue reading
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Book Review of The Phoenix Pencil Company By Allison King
Two generations, magic pencils, and modern technology explore storytelling and the power of human connection. ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2 Summary The Phoenix Pencil Company was a slow burn for me at first while I figured out what the story was supposed to be about. Around the middle, though, it really picked up speed, and I couldn’t wait to… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
A thoughtful review of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, exploring family, loss, Indigenous identity, and heritage. Set in 1962, this emotionally rich novel follows two intertwined lives shaped by grief, memory, and belonging. Continue reading