Words Alive Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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March: Book One
John Lewis
The Monarch School is one of our longest standing partners! This year, we are running our Adolescent Book Group programming in 6 of their classrooms, reaching 160 students! Jeffra Becknell's class will be starting the book "March: Book One" by John Lewis this week! https://t.co/RFz1L8dNRS
Paperback, 2013
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson
This week’s #TitleTuesday spotlight features an engaging story that we’re currently reading in our Read Aloud Program: "The Year We Learned to Fly" by Jacqueline Woodson! Explore with us this beautiful and brilliant world of imagination in this stunning illustrated story! https://t.co/2sdxKWsHU2
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Marrow Thieves
Cherie Dimaline
For this week's #TitleTuesday, we are excited to share "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline from our Treat Yo Shelf series! To learn more riveting journey of the Indigenous people in North America in this dystopian and dark world, visit: https://bit.ly/3tuW8f1 https://t.co/C6BaebOsKC
Paperback, 2017
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Song of Achilles
Madeline Miller
For this week's #TitleTuesday, we are excited to share a thrilling story from our Treat Yo'Shelf series, "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller! Follow this romantic and action-packed tale filled with gods and heroes by visiting our Bookshop page: https://bit.ly/3IHlWLm https://t.co/zNVzZlHCpz
Paperback, 2012
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Patron Saints of Nothing
Randy Ribay
This #TitleTuesday, we're excited to share one of our favorite books, "Patron Saints of Nothing," by Randy Ribay! Follow Jay, a Filipino-American teenager as he attempts to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder! To learn more, visit: https://t.co/tUYEKrhlyu https://t.co/fmDXNMGnJn
Paperback, 2020
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Aaron Slater, Illustrator: A Picture Book
Andrea Beaty
This #TitleTuesday, we’re excited to share a favorite from our #ReadAloudProgram: "Aaron Slater, Illustrator" by Andrea Beaty! This empowering story is filled with beauty and imagination! We love seeing our learners discover the power of art and identity in this uplifting book! https://t.co/ln7UyhGQ8O
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Good Night, Irene
Luis Alberto Urrea
Unable to make this year’s Author's Luncheon? You can still purchase a virtual ticket that includes an autographed copy of Luis Alberto Urrea’s bestseller, "Good Night, Irene," and a recording of his conversation about the book with Seth Lerer! Visit: https://t.co/ma5qQXrIK4 https://t.co/XXlh5XKMlj
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Crossover: A Newbery Award Winner
Kwame Alexander
Happy #TitleTuesday! We are excited to share another title from our Treat Yo Shelf series: "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander. Follow Josh and Hordan in this story of basketball and heartache in this coming-of-age story! To learn more, visit: https://t.co/ynGfTXYgFB https://t.co/lK36RmjzUs
Paperback, 2019
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Penguinaut!
Marcie Colleen
One of our favorite titles that we're currently reading in our summer programs is "Penguinaut" by Marcie Colleen. This story follows a small penguin with a big dream! To learn more about this captivating tale or purchase your own copy, visit: https://t.co/M7Q28Hyacz https://t.co/NQk66Pz1kE
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Genesis Begins Again
Alicia D. Williams
For this week's #TitleTuesday, we'd like to share a title we are reading in our Adolescent Book Group: "Genesis Begins Again" by Alicia D. Williams! This heartfelt story follows Genesis as she overcomes internalized racism and an abusive family to finally learn to love herself! https://t.co/rwBdZukaNY
Paperback, 2020
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book