Hey readers! I’ve decided it’s summertime (it’s so hot here) so now’s the perfect time to get some summer reading in. This week I have for you a couple of great summertime reads, plus a couple of this week’s most exciting new releases.
Pride and Prejudice Baby Blanket
For my fellow Mr. Darcy lovers, if you’re wanting to share said love with the world’s newest humans, give them this adorable and cozy baby blanket that’s also a map of key Pride and Prejudice locations. It also comes in other colors. $20
New Releases
The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton
This is the companion to King of Kindergarten, this one focused on MJ, who brings herself and her tiara to the first day of school.
Fight + Flight by Jules Machias
After a too-realistic active shooter drill, Avery and Sarah are bonded in friendship. Avery’s been struggling after a medical diagnosis has her fearing her independent life is over and coping with insensitive comments from people around her. Meanwhile Sarah’s been having panic attacks her parents insist can be cured by prayer. After the drill, Avery and Sarah lean on one another and discover their strength.
Riot Recommendations
Jules vs the Ocean by Jessie Sima: For a perfect summertime read, try this picture book about a girl determined to impress her older sister by building a huge sandcastle. But when the ocean continues to knock down her creations, Jules has to stand up to it.
The Emperor’s Riddle by Kat Zhang: Mia Chen’s sent sent on a Grand Adventure to China for the summer, the only upside to leaving behind her friends the chance to explore with her beloved aunt. But then Mia’s aunt mysteriously disappears, just as her former nemesis reemerges, and Mia and her older brother must embark on a treasure hunt to reunite with their aunt.
Until next week!
Chelsea