Talking with 8-12-year-olds about current events can be difficult. These classics shed light on topics fundamental to the events happening in Minneapolis/St. Paul today. 5/5 Stars The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Sandra Cisneros grew up in Chicago, so the Midwest roots run deep here. This book showcases the story of a young Latina girl growing up in the city as told by a series of vignettes highlighting moments of childhood and growing up too quickly. Latinx cul

Official Synopsis: Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart. Now, reeling from their very public breakup, she wants to get a re-do on those important moments. While dog-sitting for her brother during his deployment, she has a chance to start over and spending time with his best friend gives her the confidence to start checking items off her “Re-Do list.” Deacon promised his best friend two things when Cruz left for a that he’d look out for Willow,

Official Synopsis: When eighteen-year-old Keller Hartman is recruited into the Legion’s most prestigious galactic unit, it’s a dream come true. He's worked hard for this. He’s ready to prove himself. The problem? His new partner—the beautiful, no-nonsense pilot Lament Bringer—wants nothing to do with him. Forced to work together under Legion orders, Keller and Lament team up with a motley crew of specialists to investigate a mysterious visionary who can predict catastrophes.

Hello Friends! (old and new) I figured the start of a new year is as good of a time as any to bring in some new changes, talk about what the plans are for the blog (and more), and share some exciting updates about things! First of all, I want to thank everyone who has followed along and supported this little journey for the past several years. I have had a lot of fun sharing my favorite books with you all and showing you the things I create! Plus, we got to add some new write