The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya

Arturo Zamora lives in a tight-knit community in Miami. His Abuela owns La Cocina de la Isla, a local Cuban restaurant. His entire family lives in his apartment complex. And he knows almost all of his neighbors because they like to frequent Abuela’s restaurant. But when a land developer comes to remodel the town all …

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

There really isn’t anything quite like reading a timeless classic that continues to capture the hearts of readers year after year. Anne of Green Gables is a heartwarming, beloved classic everyone should read. Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a middle-aged brother and sister planned to adopt a boy to help them on the farm. But when …

5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior

The Five Worlds are on the brink of extinction. Three unlikely heroes, a clumsy dancer, a boy from the poorest slums, and a superstar athlete, must team up and use their undiscovered abilities to help save the worlds from the forces of evil. Dive into the 5 Worlds and enjoy this epic journey to save …

Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh

I was first drawn to this book because it was selected as Lit Joy Crate’s April selection. Once I read the synopsis on goodreads I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. I had to settle for an ebook copy because the hold list at the library was too long for a …

The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be sucked into your favorite board game? Would living in a certain game be more fun than others? These are questions Farah Mirza might have thought about during her family games nights. But nothing could have prepared her for The Gauntlet. Farah’s little brother Ahmad …

Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan

Amina has just entered middle school and everything is so different. She’s in jeopardy of losing her best friend. She feels pressured to live up to her parents’ expectations. And she’s struggling to stay true to her culture. If only she could go back to elementary school, to when life was easier. But when a …

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Today’s recommendation is quite peculiar. It’s a mix of text and photographs that come together to tell a haunting tale, making Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs the perfect summer thriller. I’m not going to say too much about this book because thrillers and mysteries are only worth reading if it hasn’t …

Seeking Refuge by Irene N. Watts and illustrated by Kathryn E. Shoemaker

A brief history lesson In an effort to rescue Jewish children from the Nazi regime, the Kindertransport was created. The United Kingdom waved immigration paperwork to allow these children to escape persecution. The first Kindertransport arrived in London in 1938, bringing two hundred Jewish children from Berlin. In the nine months preceding World War II, …

Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi

Have you ever been enmagiced by a book? A book in which the story is so beautifully crafted that you are magically transported into it? Where all sense of time disappears as the words on the pages transform your surroundings into the vibrant and mesmerizing world the author creates? A story you literally want to …

Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo is the queen of storytelling. Her unique characters and captivating tales create stories that stay with us long after we finish them. She first stole my heart in Because of Winn-Dixie, illuminated my world in The Tale of Despereaux, and has now reminded me of the power of friendship in Raymine Nightingale. Raymie …