Book Review
Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic
by Aimee Jodoin
A stubborn girl learns that cooperation makes communities harmonious in the whimsical picture book "Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic". In Mike King’s fantastical picture book "Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic", a child in a...
Book Review
The Tale of Mr. Crocodile Takes Tea
by Aimee Jodoin
"The Tale of Mr. Crocodile Takes Tea" is a philosophical children’s book whose inquisitive hero models the value of asking probing questions. In Lance Lee’s delightful children’s book "The Tale of Mr. Crocodile Takes Tea", a...
Book Review
Sometimes the Girl
by Aimee Jodoin
In Jennifer Mason-Black’s lyrical novel "Sometimes the Girl", a despondent young writer goes on an “archaeological study” in the attic of a dying Pulitzer winner. To save for a trip to New Zealand with the ex-girlfriend she still...
Book Review
Generation Queer
by Aimee Jodoin
Kimm Topping’s heartening collection "Generation Queer" celebrates young LGBTQ+ activists who shifted cultural stereotypes about who is allowed to lead. Centering organizers, artists, and educators whose work began prior to the age of...
Book Review
Super Cute Friends
by Aimee Jodoin
"Super Cute Friends" is a brief, lighthearted coloring book that’s perfect for a quick artistic escape. Chi Nguyen’s "Super Cute Friends" is a sweet coloring book whose pages feature animals engaged in both human and animal...
Book Review
The Water Carriers
by Aimee Jodoin
An intricate and empathetic speculative novel, "The Water Carriers" follows a billionaire’s growth toward concern for the thirsty planet. In Gregory Greunke’s imaginative dystopian novel "The Water Carriers", a wealthy heir aims to...
Book Review
The Pet Nanny 2
by Aimee Jodoin
A determined girl works hard at school and through her pet-sitting business in the busy novel "The Pet Nanny 2". In Leisa Braband’s endearing novel "The Pet Nanny 2", a cheerful girl tries to balance her rigorous schoolwork with her...
Book Review
Born to Live on the Edge
by Aimee Jodoin
"Born to Live on the Edge" is a military memoir by a man who ran headlong into danger throughout his life and career. Adrenaline junkie Frederick I. Pumroy’s memoir "Born to Live on the Edge" is filled with adventures flying planes....
