Happy Monday!
Oh, I cannot wait for you to listen to this podcast episode today! If you know me, you know I keep a list of books I’ve hugged in my notebook and the book I’m sharing with you is on the top of that list: THE TRAVELERS by Greg Howard. It’s truly the best of everything I hope to find in a book and is for absolutely everyone, young and old.
Keep scrolling to press play on that episode and to see other new books that have made their way into my reading life!
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Here are the newly released books that have made their way to me along with other books that I have read and reviewed:
🎉THE MEGA-COMPLICATED CRUSHES OF LOTTIE BROOKS by Katie Kirby (Amazon / Bookshop)
This is the third book in the LOTTIE BROOKS series, a new-to-me series that I now can’t get enough of! Formatted as diary entries with hand-drawn illustrations, readers discover the crush calamities, friendship fumbles, and homework mishaps of an 11 (and 3/4) year old girl trying to survive her first year of middle school.
🎉IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR THANKSGIVING by Maisha Oso & Illustrated by Tom Knight (Amazon / Bookshop)
Yes, Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and this book will help you get in the holiday spirit! It’s part of the IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR… series and is sure to capture readers’ attention with its delightful illustrations.
🎉WE ARE THE KEYSTONES by Katy S. Duffield & Illustrated by Hannah Sayler (Amazon / Bookshop)
Keystone species are plants, animals, or other organisms that have a huge effect on the environments around them. This gorgeous picture book filled with lyrical rhymes and easy-to-understand facts explains how this concept works and invites you into the beauty of the natural world.
🎉MEXIKID DREAMS: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR by Pedro Martin (Amazon / Bookshop)
This is the extraordinary graphic memoir companion to the Newbery Honor winner Mexikid. There are hilarious family hijinks, immigration patrols, and musical daydreams that shape a year of growth and change for a Mexican American boy and his family. Add this to your TBR!
🎉GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU: SHAPES by Sam McBratney & Illustrated by Anita Jeram (Amazon / Bookshop)
I used to lovingly call my oldest son my little nut-brown hare because of this beautiful book and now, it’s in a board book format that also teaches basic concepts. This enitre series has a special place in my heart.
🎉THE CURSE OF THE SILVAN OAKS by Georgia Channon (Amazon / Bookshop)
This book is a thrilling magical fantasy debut about an ancient feud between Queen Titania and King Oberon. It is a richly imagined, multiple perspective fantasy novel set in the opulent fairytale world of Sacromund. With echoes of the great fantasy classics such as The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, this feast of a novel is sure to delight any reader looking for a magical new read.
E244: Mystery & Time Travel: THE TRAVELERS by Greg Howard
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Greg Howard about his newest book: THE TRAVELERS.
This middle grade novel blends mystery and a touch of time travel into a story about grief, friendship and the enduring bonds between generations. I hugged it when I was done reading it and the messages will stay with me for a long time.
Come listen as we talk about the personal connections Greg has to the story, the importance of writing real books with real issues for children, the important role the library plays in the book and why ALL readers need this book, even adult readers reading to their inner child. It’s that special.
Here is the book featured in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!
THE TRAVELERS by Greg Howard (Amazon / Bookshop)
Here’s where you can find Greg online:
Website: https://www.greghowardbooks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greghowardbooks/
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