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Written by Rebecca McLaughlin Coin is nameless, a class so low that they aren’t even given official names at birth. When the king dies, he will whisper a name and that person will be marked with the crown tattoo, made the new ruler, and inherit the accompanying magic. It is expected that the King’s daughter …
Written by Kelly Coon When Alu’s ruler falls ill three maidens are chosen for the honor of accompanying him to the grave. One of them is Kammani’s sister (Nanaea). Kammani is a talented healer who is still apprenticed to her father. With the turn of events she decides that she must find a way inside …
The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts Written by Ginger Wadsworth, Illustrated by Craig Orback
Written and Illustrated by J.P. Coovert This book starts with a warning about using certain supplies and advises kids to use them properly and carefully. It then goes into each step of how to create a comic by starting with squares in which each scene will take place. It also gives them tips for how …
Written by Kim Norman, Illustrated by Daniel Miyares This story follows two siblings as they enjoy each season. Kim does an excellent job describing the highlights of each season and Daniel enhances it with his beautiful illustrations. Anyone can enjoy reading this book, even if they have not shared the same experiences the characters are …
Written and Illustrated by Rob Biddulph This is a colorful, fun story about a dog that is different from others in his community. He leaves the city to find a place where he fits in better. In the new city he meets someone there that is different from others there and explains that he was …
Written by Alyson Gerber Focused is about the struggles of a teenage girl who is diagnosed with ADHD and how she overcomes some of the challenges associated with her diagnosis. This book was very interesting to me as I noticed some of the habits and problems that Clea went through as being similar to some …
Written by Pablo Cartaya A Social Studies assignment ignites a spark in a Middle School classroom. As students work on their projects they find themselves in a heated real-life debate over a school district plan to merge students from two different schools. Students start to discover their history, their beliefs, their community, their opinions, and …
Written by Carolyn Mackler While Sensory Processing Disorder gives Willa something to cause her to feel out of place and “weird,” she has managed to make a best friend who doesn’t know anything about Willa’s condition. Compartmentalizing and therapy help Willa appear “normal” and allow her to feel like she is more like other people. …
