So much to love about the messages in this books. Be yourself, acceptance, kindness just to name a few.

A fun read for any middle-grade kid who likes basketball, sports in general or even drama. A middle-grade basketball team loses their tyranical coach and he is replaced by the school's drama teacher. Funny, sweet, all round good read. Written by EDMONTON author Alison Hughes.

It’s 1983 and Vanessa Williams has been crowned Miss America. It’s an historical night because she is the first African-American woman to win this title. This night changes young, African-American, Vanessa Martin’s life forever. She now believes that anything is possible. When her school announces they are launching their first pageant she hesitantly decides to join the competition. Filled with hope, this book also shares an honest portrayal of the challenges and heartbreak that young Vanessa faces.

Such a lovely and heartfelt story. Ivy’s family has lost their home in a tornado and as they come to terms with the loss and the necessary rebuild, Ivy is also figuring out who she is. An amazing story about family, friendship, and most importantly, loving yourself.

Erin Entrada Kelly's (also author of the amazing Hello, Universe) newest book is a beautiful fantasy novel about an epic journey of one young girl to save her village.

Came across this book in our library today and it definitely lives up to its reviews. We all need this reminder to find our inner fearless beast.

I have had this book on my reading list for a long time and it is such great story. Nolie has come to Journey's End, Scotland to spend the summer with her scientist father who is there studying the Boundary, a wall of fog that sits off the shores of the town. She soon learns the history and stories about the Boundary as she becomes friends with local girl Bel. Strange things start happening and a tragic event happens which forces Nolie and Bel to question history and how to undo potential disaster. A wonderful page turner full of suspense and mystery.

This book will stay with me for a long the time. The beautiful poetic language of this novel-in-verse juxtaposes the horrors that Betita and her mother face when they are put in an immigration detention centre at the border. I have heard these stories before but never in such detail.

I was totally enthralled with this graphic novel, and I suspect that many of my junior high students will be too. I now want to read the novel as well. Reynolds is a powerful storyteller who deserves all the praise he got for this graphic novel, and the original novel.