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Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place

Candlewick Press | 978-1536211290 The face of homeless women is our face. She is our mother, our sister, our daughter and she deserves more than three hots and a cot as the saying goes. — Kip Tiernan As a young child growing up in her granny’s house, Kip Tiernan “learned to be generous and to… Read more »

Yours in Books

Cameron Kids | 978-1951836207 It’s noisy – too noisy – where Owl lives at the “top of the oak, near the clearing.” He has a problem and an idea about how to solve it. He’ll write a letter to the owners of Pine: A Bookshop: Dear Sirs: I received your marvelous catalog in the mail… Read more »

The Shape of Home

Levine Querido | 978-1646140985   Earlier this month, the wonderful Tucson Festival of Books returned after a two year hiatus. It’s one of my favorite book events because I get to spend the entire weekend hearing wonderful authors share about their process, books, and upcoming projects. Even better, I’m sometimes introduced to authors and illustrators… Read more »

Lubna and Pebble

Dial Books | 978-0525554165   Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. She found Pebble on the beach the night they arrived. When she awoke the next morning, surrounded by a World of Tents, Lubna trusted that Pebble and Daddy would keep her safe. And they did. Lubna told Pebble everything. About her brothers. About home…. Read more »

Nigel and the Moon

Katherine Tegen Books | 978-0063056282   At night, Nigel is many things. An astronaut. A dancer. A superhero. His dreams shine brighter than the moon and stars. “But even with dreams so bright, he isn’t ready for the world to see.” CLICK TO ENLARGE © illustration by Gracey Zhang It’s career week at school, and… Read more »

Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens

Neal Porter Books | 978-0823443253   As you might guess from the title, LET ME FIX YOU A PLATE: A Tale of Two Kitchens is a wonderfully rich and affectionate tale of family, food, and celebration. The story begins… “Once a year, on a Friday night, my family leaves the city and drives for hours and… Read more »

Friends Are Friends, Forever

Henry Holt & Co./Godwin Books | 978-1250778185   Dandan is moving an ocean away. She and her best friend, Yueyue, have one last night – Lunar New Year’s Eve – before the long journey from China to America. As the girls savor Nanai’s dumplings, her stories chime in their ears. Then… “When the grown-ups start… Read more »