Hi Kid Lit Friends!
I hope you are all enjoying the start of October! For us, autumn means apple picking, maple pumpkin muffins, apple pies, and trying to see as much of the beautiful New England foliage as possible. It is the best season!
Bookish Goods
Bookish Halloween Coffee Mug by MelioraStore
As the weather cools, I always reach for the warm beverages: tea, apple cider, and hot chocolate! Get in the Halloween spirit with this great mug. $10+
New Releases
The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Julia Rothman
If you like upside down nursery rhymes, this is the book for you! Jon Scieszka outdoes himself with a collection of truly strange and wonderful takes on classic nursery rhymes. Paired with Julia Rothman’s fantastic illustrations, this is a great addition to any library.
A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga
I adore Jasmine Warga’s books, and this one is no exception. Res the Rover was built to explore Mars, and he was not meant to have human emotions. But as he is being built, he starts to have human feelings. And when he lands on Mars, he finds it filled with peril. Will he live up to all of the expectations of the millions of people watching him from Earth?
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Riot Recommendations
There have been so many fantastic middle grade fantasy books hitting the shelves this year. Here are just a few of the notable ones that have crossed my desk! (There are so many more!)
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tolá Okogwu
This adventure stars a British Nigerian girl who learns that her hair has psychokinetic powers. When her mom discovers Onyeka’s powers, she is shipped to the Academy of the Sun in Nigeria. But as often happens when attending a school for people with magical powers, nothing is what it seems, and it’s up to Onyeka to find out the truth.
The Lost Ryū by Emi Watanabe Cohen
Kohei Fujiwara knows all about the big ryū, dragons that disappeared from Japan after World War II. But Kohei has never seen one before, and when his grandfather is sick, Kohei knows he needs to find a big ryū before it’s too late.
A Taste of Magic by J. Elle
When Kyana discovers she’s a witch, she begins to attend Park Row Magick Academy on Saturdays, which is hidden in the back of a local beauty shop. But trouble brews when the school might lose their funding, and Kyana needs to figure out how to make money, and fast. If the school disbands, they could all lose their magic forever.
Crown of Flames by Sayantani DasGupta
In the second book of the Kingdom Beyond series, Pinki is back, only this time she is called to be the leader of the resistance. Pinki, however, definitely does not want to be a leader. Can she summon the courage to step up and fight evil? This is another thrilling series from bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta!
What are you reading these days?
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Until next time,
Karina
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