For readers of Dolly Alderton and Candice Carty-Williams, a spiky bisexual love story that introduces the unforgettable Ada—a free-spirited Holly Golightly for the age of DMs who follows the whimsies of her heart wherever they lead.
Perfect for readers of the Diary of a Pug series and future fans of Bridgerton and Jane Austen, the adorably illustrated pages of Puggleton Park are sure to charm chapter book readers.
It's finally here. I'm rolling out the second book of The River City Chronicles, Down the River, on a weekly basis on my blog starting today. Here's chapter one:
Dante's new series revolves around the mystery of the journal that was discovered in “The Rough Edges” series. a fast-paced, action-packed story that's filled with suspense and surprises... I highly recommend “The Collector.”
A YOUNG WOMAN ON THE THRESHOLD between student and adult, between her early childhood in China and her life in Canada, and even between English and Mandarin, is haunted by memory and her younger self as her mother drifts into illness. B PLUS
Last - but surely not least - @poconnor has released a new update to her newsletter. Updates on PKU Community as well as her upcoming book "The Red Hat Stories"
I read a #scifi#book about an ice hauler that gets suddenly sent out of the solar system at relativistic speeds on the back of something that apparently isn't a comet, it starts as a survival story and then turns really interesting and weird.
PC Gamer is remembering "the weird HeroQuest novel that combined Beowulf, Discworld, Dying Earth, and American Psycho", and I am reminded of the completely surreal Zork Chronicles by George Alec Effinger.
Umbrella is a beautiful and poetic picture book about empathy and community. As young Clara is bored in the park, with no friend to play with, she finds an old and abandoned umbrella. Little does she imagine that it is everything, but ordinary. « Look inside me » whispers the black shelter. And as she complies, magic happens.
We found a seed is a perfect read for #springtime ! As two children play outside, they find a seed. After playing with it, they decide to plant it. As the seasons pass, readers witness the evolution of the seed, until it becomes a beautiful flower !
This book is simple, but truly interesting and engaging. With beautiful illustrations and a sweet story, young readers are introduced to the cycle of life and how working with nature is rewarding.
The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class is a new exciting chapter book series focusing on the kids of the same third - grade class : each book shares the story of a different kid. I definitely love this concept that allows young readers to discover new adventures in a known environment. The children of Curiosity Academy have challenges and conflicts to deal with, but also friends they can count on to find solutions.
An illustrated cookbook for kids that draws on Priya’s childhood experiences traveling the globe with her family. With delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures will get kids cooking and expand their curiosity about the world.
This ain't no render! The book is a reality, or at least the first proof from @ingramsparkbooks is a reality. You'll have to wait about a month to get your hands on your own copy. I'll post the sales link once I have the Kickstarter fulfilled.
Tomorrow will be the release day of the third book of the epic MG fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology , Winnie Zeng ! This series is a perfect read for #AAPIheritagemonth !
This is the real story behind the headlines and the soundbites, a complex, page-turning memoir of a scientist, a surfer, a mother, a patriot and an unlikely whistleblower. Ford’s experience shows that when one person steps forward to speak truth to power, she adds to a collective whole, causing "a ripple that might one day become a wave.”
ROMA VOICES IN HISTORY. A Sourcebook. Volume Editors: Elena Marushiakova
and Vesselin Popov. #Brill#OpenAccess#Book 2021
"This ground-breaking book is an impressively extensive collection of primary historical sources in various languages that reflect the history of the Roma (formerly referred to as ‘Gypsies’ in local languages). The selection of the included materials reflects the authentic voice of the Roma themselves, and presents their visions and the specific goals pursued by the Roma civic emancipation movement. The source materials are published in original and translated in English, and are accompanied by explanatory notes and summarising comments discussing the specific historical realities and their interrelation to the Romani emancipatory movement in Central and Eastern Europe, thus presenting a comprehensive picture of the historical processes."