Archive for July, 2013

Becoming a hero—CanLit for LittleCanadians reviews Graffiti Knight

July 30th, 2013

“Karen Bass‘ thorough research, as she describes in her Historical Notes at the back of the book, provides the authentic background for Graffiti Knight,challenging all that readers might think they know about Nazi Germany and its aftermath….By seeing Leipzig and other parts of Germany through the eyes of a young man of sixteen, who lives […]

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Savoring the Bounty of Gardens and Food—Reading Today Online reviews Community Soup

July 30th, 2013

“Book Reviews: Savoring the Bounty of Gardens and Good Food” —The International Reading Association reviews books about gardening and food, including Community Soup by Alma Fullerton “’It’s soup day!’ The first line of this story draws readers into a day-in-the-life of Kenyan school community, which Fullerton depicts with mixed-media collage and paper-sculptures that lend a […]

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Nix Minus One is PW “Best New Books” pick

July 26th, 2013

Pajama Press is pleased to announce that Nix Minus One by Jill MacLean is a Publishers Weekly Pick for the “Best New Books for the week of July 29, 2013.” One of eight selections in a variety of genres, MacLean’s book was chosen by PW‘s editors  from among their many previously-reviewed, recently-released titles. You can […]

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Resource Links praises Hoogie in the Middle

July 22nd, 2013

“Not all children’s books need to be moralistic; some just express, simply and effectively, how it feels to be a child. Hoogie in the Middle is just such a book. Hoogie might be in the middle of her monster family, but she is front and centre in this delightful picture book. Young readers caught in […]

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Namesake is “impressive…fascinating” —Resource Links

July 22nd, 2013

“When Jane Grey is given the assignment to research an historic figure, she chooses her namesake, Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Day Queen who ruled England between Edward and Mary. But she doesn’t choose to be transported back in time by means of a tiny prayer book which she finds, or rather, which finds her […]

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Agy Wilson reviews Community Soup

July 22nd, 2013

“Fullerton masterfully runs through the paces and emotions of tracking down the pesky, calico haired goats, her illustrations colorful and very tactile. Very different and visually appealing with her mixture of painted and reference materials, cloth and cut outs[.] I really liked the feel of the illustrations.” —Agy Wilson, author/illustrator Click here to read the […]

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Namesake is “Suspenseful, emotional and powerful.” —Kirkus Reviews

July 17th, 2013

“A modern-day Canadian girl named Jane Grey travels back in time to meet the Lady Jane Grey, imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1553. Bookish Jane is doing research for a paper about her namesake Lady Jane Grey, the 15-year-old who was queen of England for nine days and later executed by Queen Mary. […]

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How to Read in Summer

July 5th, 2013

We’ve been collecting a list of the best ways, places and poses in which to read during the summer. Add your own suggestions in the comments, and feel free to pin any pictures below. Happy summer reading!

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Booklist reviews Nix Minus One

July 1st, 2013

“MacLean’s free verse style mirrors 15-year-old protagonist Nix Humbolt’s quiet, unassuming nature: “The first time / I came across the word / introversion / was the first time / I recognized myself. Like, / there was a category / for me.” At the heart of the novel, which is set in a tiny Newfoundland village, […]

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