Category: Middle Grade Lit

My Book Review of Just Me and My Mom (A Little Critter Book)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Adorable - I love the little critters!I have loved the little critters since I was a child. To have been able to share this story with my daughters, and now, my grandchildren is magical. It brings me joy to see their … Continue reading My Book Review of Just Me and My Mom (A Little Critter Book)

My Book Review of Pink Is Not a Color

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Pink Is Not a Color by Lindsay Ward Beautifully EducationalThis was such a cute book. I loved the artistry, but more so, I loved the storyline. It was a great way to teach kids about inclusion, findings one's uniqueness, and colors.What I loved was the subtle lessons woven into the tale. It was brilliantly executed. … Continue reading My Book Review of Pink Is Not a Color

My Book Review of Stellaluna 25th Anniversary Edition

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Great Lessons For KidsI love this book. Not only does it have great lessons about bats subtly worked into the story, but it also has additional facts at the end. It's a wonderful tale of unconditional acceptance. When the mother bird welcomes the little bat … Continue reading My Book Review of Stellaluna 25th Anniversary Edition

PRESS RELEASE: STAY by Katherine Lawrence

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Guest Blog, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Women Writers, Young Readers

Award-winning middle-grade novel-in-verse by acclaimed Saskatoon poetKatherine Lawrence now available in new edition from Shadowpaw Press Stay, an award-winning middle-grade novel-in-verse by acclaimed Saskatoon poet Katherine Lawrence, orphaned by the demise of Coteau Books in 2020, is now back in print in a new edition from Regina’s Shadowpaw Press. Stay is being released under the … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: STAY by Katherine Lawrence

My Book Review of STAY

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Women Writers, Young Readers

Stay by Katherine Lawrence My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Prose, Heartfelt TaleThis was a good story, which I think many tween readers will be able to relate to. Whether dealing with divorce or some sort of family separation, this book offers insight to children and parents alike.To be honest, I'm not certain about … Continue reading My Book Review of STAY