A Year of Children’s Books in Review | 2018
TCBR's wonderful group of regular contributors have had plenty of fun sourcing great books and putting together awesome reviews, fun book lists, and special articles.
In the Spotlight
Giraffe Problems, by Jory John | Speed Interview
Which five words best describe Giraffe Problems? Jory John: A tale of two necks.
Chula the Fox, by Anthony Perry | Dedicated Review
Chula the Fox makes a great addition to the important “own voice” movement, in which the main character and author share an identity. Filled with hard truths and the importance of family, this is an enthralling middle grade novel deserving of a spot on home
C is for Chickasaw, by Wiley Barnes | Dedicated Review
Filled with wisdom, knowledge, and courage—just like the Chickasaw elders—readers ages 6 and up are sure to be fascinated by this educational picture book.
Vegetable Souffle, by Michaela R Johnson | Dedicated Review
Review sponsored by Michaela R Johnson The Children’s Book Review | December 20, 2018 Vegetable Souffle Written by Michaela R Johnson, with Barbara A Johnson and Tucker D Johnson Age Range: 5+ Hardcover: 36 pages Publisher: Mj Innovations (December 1, 2018) ISBN: 978-0578415833 What to expect: Cooking, Healthy Eating, Morals If you just ask around, you’ll surely find
Liberty Frye and the Emperor’s Tomb, by J.L. McCreedy | Dedicated Review
Liberty Frye and the Emperor’s Tomb is the third book in a wonderful series of adventures. Liberty Frye and the Witches of Hessen and Liberty Frye and the Sails of Fate are the first two installments in the trilogy.
We Are Not Yet Equal: Understanding Our Racial Divide | Book Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a prize pack of books, including We Are Not Yet Equal: Understanding Our Racial Divide. Giveaway begins December 20, 2018, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends January 20, 2019, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different | Book Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a copy of Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, written by Ben Brooks and illustrated by Quinton Wintor! Giveaway begins December 19, 2018, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends January 19, 2019, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Art in Action, by Matthew “Levee” Chavez | Speed Interview
Which five words best describe Art in Action? Matthew "Levee" Chavez: Curious, fun, challenging, transforming, thoughtful.
Margaret Peterson Haddix, Author of the ‘Children of Exile’ Series: My Writing And Reading Life
Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle grade novels, including the Children of Exile series, The Missing series, the Under Their Skin series, and the Shadow Children series.