Reviews written by Adrien Carter, Newsletter Manager and Staff Reviewer

Vera the Valiente is brave; she can climb, dive, and defend all of her friends with the bravery of a lion, yet she is scared when she hears that her class is going to Rocking Roller Coasters. Vera tries to convince the teacher that this isn’t a good plan, but...

Lina is helping her mom collect recyclable items to sell when she stumbles upon a wall of graffiti that says ÚNICO COMO TÚ, UNIQUE LIKE YOU. Lina is now on a journey through Bogotá, Colombia, to discover what makes others unique and what makes her unique. ...

Sully can’t wait to get out of Hearst, Pennsylvania, and go off to their fashion internship in the big city. In preparation for this, Sully sells their car to Brad, whom they find extremely boring, yet he might be the only other gay kid in their town. Unfortunately for Sully,...

Uncle Jerome is picking up Zarah and her brother, which means that they are going to take the long way home. Zarah isn’t too thrilled about this, as she doesn’t enjoy walking, but maybe Uncle Jerome can turn this into an adventure that Zarah enjoys. ...

No Cheese Please is the story of Mo the mouse, who can’t eat cheese. His friends have a brilliant surprise for him, though, and bring so many treats to his birthday party. Unfortunately, for Mo, all of these are cheese treats. How is Mo going to let the others know...

The Pink Pajamas tells the story of Ah Yi, who loves sewing and makes soft, cozy, and perfect-length pajamas for her niece. The little girl has loved each pair of pajamas that Ah Yi has gifted her, except for the most recent ones, which are pink. She tries to pretend,...

Croco the Crocodile has fallen into a hole and can’t seem to get himself out, no matter how hard he tries. Several animal friends come out to give Croco suggestions as to how to get out. They even work together to try to help him out, only to find that...

In Love From Clifford, we get to learn everything that his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, loves about him. What I liked: Each page of this book has a sweet illustration highlighting one of the reasons that Emily Elizabeth loves her dog, Clifford. This book...

Kai has so many roles he plays with others, such as a good grandson, a reliable best friend, and romantic backup, but who is Kai to himself? He is ready to come out at school but is being pressured by his best friend, Matt, who is closeted because of his...

Pencil can’t wait to share his new story with all of his friends. Unfortunately for Pencil, his characters won’t stick to the story that he has written, and chaos unfolds. Will Pencil be able to get his story back on track so everyone can be a part of this and...

Refugee: The Graphic Novel follows the story of three different characters who are all fleeing from their hometowns due to the harsh conditions currently impacting them. Josef, a Jewish boy who is living in 1930s Nazi Germany, boards a ship to Cuba in an attempt to flee the concentration camps....

Cassie feels that something is missing. Her dad lost his job, she has to share her bedroom, and no one really has time for her. In addition to all of this, her best friend, Vali, has found a new friend and is always busy with her. ...

Do Your Ears Hang Low? The Dinos Want to Know is a cute take on the classic nursery rhyme that incorporates dinosaurs into the game. This unique nursery rhyme features the short arms of a T. rex, along with the long tail of a Brontosaurus, to highlight their special traits...

Hattie’s friend, Mason, has just passed away and she isn’t ready to let him go. There was a lot left unsaid between them and now Hattie realizes that she can see something no one else can, Mason’s ghost. Things seem to be just how they used to be, as long...

Monstrous Classics Collection: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories contains pieces from both The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon and Tales of a Traveller: Strange Stories by a Nervous Gentleman. This includes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, in which Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher, is trying to win over...