About the Author: “Sarah J. Schmitt, author of IT’S A WONDERFUL DEATH, is a former K-8 school librarian and Youth Service Professional for Teens at a public library. She has
Read FullHalloween is just around the corner… And to celebrate the spookiest stories in middle grade, Pine Reads has compiled a list of 13 books that range from fun and campy
Read FullWhere There’s a Whisk by Sarah J. Schmitt Out Now from Running Press Kids; 396 pages Content Warnings: Moderately strong language, absentee parent (in jail), bullying, blood, classism About the
Read FullAristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Out Now from Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers; 528 pages Content Warnings: Death/dying, grief,
Read FullAncestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith Out Now from Heartdrum; 320 pages Content Warnings: Abusive parenting, mentions of domestic violence, racism, mention of residential schools
Read FullWARNING: Spoilers ahead for Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia and City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda! “Imagine a multiverse mansion in which
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