Monthly Archives: January 2023

GOOD DIFFERENT—A Book for Everyone Who Has Ever Felt Misunderstood

GOOD DIFFERENT Meg Eden Kuyatt Summary A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. Selah knows her rules for being normal. She always, always sticks to them. This means keeping her feelings locked … Continue reading

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COURAGE OUT LOUD—A Collection of Poems and Notes from the Author to Explain Poetry to Kids, but Since We’re All Kids at Heart, It’s for You Too!

COURAGE OUT LOUD By Joseph Coelho Illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett Summary From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud comes another compendium of 25 original confidence-building poems to read out loud which will show children that their … Continue reading

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GEORGIE, ALL ALONG—A Hometown Girl Finding Herself

GEORGIE, ALL ALONG Kate Clayborn Summary The acclaimed author of Love Lettering weaves a wise and witty new novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth. Longtime personal … Continue reading

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A Guide to Being Just Friends—Yeah, Nobody Believes That for a Minute!

A GUIDE TO BEING JUST FRIENDSJansen Brothers #3 Sophie Sullivan Summary A playful and emotional romantic comedy from the author of Ten Rules for Faking It Hailey Sharp has a one-track mind. Get By the Cup salad shop off the ground. … Continue reading

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THE KEEPER OF STORIES—What Happens When You Don’t Have Your Own Story?

THE KEEPER OF STORIES Sally Page Summary She can’t recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of conversation overheard as she cleaned a sink? Before long (as she dusted a sitting room or defrosted a fridge) … Continue reading

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