Sarah Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Check out OUR FRIEND HEDGEHOG: THE STORY OF US by @studiocastillo releasing in May. When Hedgehog goes looking for her best friend Mutty after a terrible storm, she meets Mole, Owl, Beaver, Hen and Chicks and Annika Mae along the way in this tale of friendship and bravery. https://t.co/3w32vSqOfB

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#5 #libfaves20 A heartbreaking and hopeful multi-layered story about a 12-year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash. DEAR EDWARD by @napolitanoann https://t.co/EH71OZSuZN

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My #HMLibfaves20 Honorable Mention is the book I had to bump off my Top 10 because it actually had a December 31, 2019 pub date (who does that?). A compelling debut novel that explores the themes of race and privilege set in modern-day America. SUCH A FUN AGE by @kileyreid https://t.co/fnCw7L1jRL

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Kicked off the 5th grade book club at Bay Village Middle School by passing out copies of The Parker Inheritance by @varianjohnson. I got to meet a great group of readers and think we will have a fantastic year discussing books. @BaySchoolsOH @CuyahogaLib https://t.co/4G8TeUwt1L

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#3 #libfaves20 This is an important read, but I’d argue it’s an even better listen (of course I’d listen to Jason read the phone book). A timely and accessible exploration of racism and antiracism in America. STAMPED: RACISM, ANTIRACISM AND YOU by @jasonreynolds83 and @dribram https://t.co/JV2VsNMBPT

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Keeping one spot for a kids book because even though I’ve read more books written for adults this year, I’m still a children’s librarian. WE DREAM OF SPACE by @erinentrada Three siblings navigate family and school dynamics with the backdrop of space exploration. @midlibfaves20

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@angiecthomas #2 #libfaves2021 It's not an end of the year favorites list without a Jason Reynolds book making my top 10. Continue to be impressed by his range and the way that he really understands what it means to write for kids. STUNTBOY, IN THE MEANTIME by @JasonReynolds83 and @raulthe3rd https://t.co/tCn1h5e4Mj

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Today. Kevin Henkes is definitely right about Spring changing its mind a lot in When Spring Comes. https://t.co/EGXQm0yNJG

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#4 #libfaves20 Enjoyed getting to know the sweet and spunky Ryan Hart in this book inspired by the Ramona Quimby series. Love that kids will be able to see themselves in this new series. WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE by @reneewauthor https://t.co/BUBsMBvm3b

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All the feels reading the beautiful OUTSIDE, INSIDE by LeUyen Pham. This powerful picture book explores the challenges, shared experiences, loss, acts of kindness and moments of hope we all faced during the pandemic. https://t.co/zziqrbS9UG