May 7, 2018
Today I have an absolutely not so boring book about the Civil War. I read it in one day and totally got caught up in the mystery, the friend dynamic and yes even in the very chill romance. This is a great selection for kids who love history and battles, but it is also a perfect choice for kids who…
March 25, 2018
Today I have a book that questions what makes us beautiful. I don’t often read YA, but every once in a while I love a good romp through the young adult world, especially when the story is full of suspense and questioning our belief in the way things are meant to be. I was totally caught up in the fantasy…
March 18, 2018
Today I have a book where basketball is only the beginning of the action that will draw readers in. This one touches on issues of privilege, friendship, race and yes, basketball. I was completely drawn into this story, and the fact it was named after me had nothing to do with my excitement … no really! Don’t forget to follow…
October 15, 2017
This is the book girls need right now. Given the influential men in entertainment and politics who are headlining the news for how they have abused their power in an effort to control women, the time is right for this story. This story will empower readers to feel they are not alone and understand that a group of women speaking…
October 3, 2017
Today I have a book that will be out the comfort zone for a lot of kids, but this book exposes kids to humanity and empathy. I have been torn on whether to review this book as well as The Hate U Give on the blog simply because the audience skews older then the one I currently write for. But…
September 10, 2017
It is not often, ok never, that I get to recommend a book with heart and competitive eating. It is just a subject that is not examined in the context of kid’s literature. Well, today is a new dawn, so watch out Nathan’s Hot Dogs. There could be a new crop of competitive eaters just around the corner. Don’t forget…
August 29, 2017
Let the con games begin in this delicious new novel from e. lockhart. If your kids read We Were Liars this summer liked I recommended, they will be pumped and primed for the newest offering from this talented author. Things are never quite as they seem, and that’s the best part! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook,…
August 20, 2017
Today I have a book about a kid who happens to be Spider Man. With everything that has happened of late in Charlottesville, it is more important than ever to get diverse books in the hands of kids. The book I am profiling today is from Jason Reynolds who writes stories about black people, but ultimately he is always telling…
July 23, 2017
This is a powerful story for children and even adults. It looks at the plight of refugees from both a current and historical perspective, and it does it in an action packed narrative that will have readers on the edge of their seats. When kids wonder why we study history, we tell them we are doomed to repeat it if…
June 26, 2017
Ok, this one is a great summer read for teens/tweens. It came out a few years ago but it’s a great beach read for any kids that need to be completely swept away in a story. I was reminded of it as I read the author’s newest offering last week. The new book is another fabulous ride and my review…
