tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24047887995188337332024-03-05T12:38:26.201-08:00Books, crafts and beatsThis blog will primarily feature reviews of picture books, jfic novels, and graphic novels (plus the occasional YA novel) as well as snippets of my writing. I will also feature crafts that I use in library story time as well as music from various genres.Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-49140228229405363532022-07-13T09:02:00.002-07:002022-07-13T09:02:26.246-07:00Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden<p> Middle school is such a weird time. As an educator, I witness firsthand every year how friendships change or are dropped, how kiddos start exploring to find their own niches and how some kiddos suddenly become "cool". In Flight of the Puffin, Braden explores the stories of four young people who each have their own battles to fight.</p><p><img alt="" class="gallery-hero " height="300" id="isbn-image" src="https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9781984816061-us.jpg" title="FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN: BRADEN, ANN" width="198" /> <br /></p><p>I read a quote in a blog called A Learning A Day which went something like "we spend life trying to justify the story we have in our head". In other words, perception is reality, thus, a person who other people may perceive as a bully may not view themselves as such. Libby, lives in a household with some people who display bullying tendencies and sometimes but she prefers to doodle and engage in creative pursuits. Vincent, a kid who knows a lot of random facts is forced to confront bullies who have started making his life difficult. T has decided to leave home as life there had become difficult. Last but not least is Jack, perhaps the bravest kid I have seen in a novel in some time.<br /></p><p>Even in the midst of their own struggles, they each found a way to reach out to other young people struggling with their own battles; this small gesture was what touched me the most. Often, as adults we spend a lot of time trying to teach kids to be kind but we live in a world where sometimes kindness isn't always cool. Some read alikes to this novel are <i>Auggie and Me</i> by R.J. Palacio, <i>Paper Things </i>by Jennifer Jacobson and <i>Don't Judge Me</i> by Lisa Schroeder<br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-83452892005081696652022-05-03T07:19:00.002-07:002022-05-03T07:19:22.154-07:00Moonwalking by Zetta Elliott and Lyn Miller-Lachmann<p> I came across this book in one of the (many) book blogs I peruse and put it on hold at my local library. When it arrived I tore through it in a couple of days (this was made easy by the fact that it is a novel in verse). This novel explores themes of friendship, identity, neurodivergence, prejudice... but all in a very accessible manner.<br /></p><p>Set in New York in the 80s, the novel features a ton of pop culture references across many cultures. As a child of the 80s myself I loved the cultural references but I imagine that today's young'uns will have to Google some of them. The story is told from the alternating perspectives of two young boys. JJ's family has had to move to another part of the city and he starts at a new school. It's at this school he meets Pierre, a really smart kid whose mother is suffering with some undisclosed mental issues. JJ is a keen observer of his surroundings and his insight into some of the goings on around him are very thought provoking.<br /><br /><img alt="Novel - Moonwalking" data-atf="0" data-frt="0" height="228" id="plahover0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZ9oOsjHxdo3XQhmsSyLttZxlVxk-ccciMcnNW6Y794l5xHWmMLkrHgSnpvnqz1CdcW6e5T2CimlN7kbjpcTyAOLdQNQpPpr_jYjYG9oE&usqp=CAc" style="border: medium none; margin: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="152" /><br /><br /><br />Both boys are quirky but I got the sense that Pierre was a bit more accepting of his own quirkiness than JJ. Perhaps some experiences in the past have made JJ less open to trusting new kids. The boys bond because of their shared quirkiness and also introduce each other to a variety of different things, Although the ending wasn't exactly what I would call happy, I was okay with it because not all stories have a happy ending and it's good for kids to see that. I would recommend this book for ages 9 and up. Some similar reads told from various perspectives and that deal with similar themes to this novel are Hope Larson's <i>All Summer Long</i>, Steven Frank's <i>Armstrong and Charlie</i> and Paula J. Chase's Turning Point.<br /><br /><br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-14050333570975195732022-03-15T09:26:00.003-07:002022-03-15T09:26:34.383-07:00Marcus Makes a Movie by Kevin Hart<p>Funnyman Kevin Hart has written books for adults and with this novel, <i>Marcus Makes a Movie</i>, he makes a foray into authoring children's books with this novel aimed at younger readers. </p><p>In this book, we meet Marcus a boy who in addition to playing videogames with his best friend , spends a lot of time writing a comic featuring superhero Toothpick who fights a malevolent presence called The Dark. When his dad enrolls him in an after school film club he meets a girl called Sierra. Sierra, at first comes off as sassy but as the two get acquainted they discover that they are both creatives. She knows a ton about film making and is extremely patient and kind with Marcus. Marcus, for his part, learns about the nuts and bolts of film making and a little bit bout himself.<br /></p><p> <img alt="Front Cover" border="1" id="summary-frontcover" src="https://books.google.com/books/publisher/content?id=pRICEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1&edge=curl&imgtk=AFLRE70EjUCwjm_65rgdSHiFR6MAxbvbMp7xXXEappGMhblj8l5JzTbBX9oVLpWXC7X_F3LYhukbTqi7PBs1bNl5ei-oQTWq5uU9LAuR_kfF3dVRP4R1LoUTEJQAnwXOMCjwucejXslS" title="Front Cover" width="128" /></p><p>I for one learned a few things about the whole film making process and I am sure young readers will as well. Yes, it's easy to make a quick video on TikTok or YouTube but a full length film is a process that requires a ton of fortitude, grit and a can-do mentality because there will be hiccups along the way.<br /></p><p>Some read alikes are <i>Jake the fake keeps it real</i> by Craig Robinson, <i>Elvin Link</i> by Drew Dernavich and <i>Max Crumbly</i> by Rachel Renee Russell. <br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-21918680639720918692021-10-07T09:55:00.000-07:002021-10-07T09:55:06.030-07:00Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling<p> I do not know how I would feel or act if I had grown up without an appendage. I cannot even begin to imagine if my children were born without an appendage. Aven Green was born without both arms but through sheer force of will, spunk and some extremely supportive parents has managed to learn to do many daily things that folks with arms may well take for granted.</p><p>As we meet Aven, her family is about to move to Arizona, a place that is unlike any place Aven has been. To make it worse, her parents are now managing the most rundown Western theme park you'll ever see. Like any kid, she worries about readjusting to a new friend group and playing sports but unlike other kids she also has to worry about not being noticed and deal with the accompanying weirdness that usually follows. (I loved her wacky way of dealing with some of this.)<br /></p><p><img alt="Amazon.com - Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Volume 1)" data-atf="0" data-frt="0" height="226" id="plahover0" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4-mM6nDzc4YWhFHCQoBvLuk5gfuvgKgmJrlNqQqg_qin5DiZdIceVFFVQic0Hu024eL04mFaAu49EN_IR6aYyph9b1nNSeDkMCov_YU0&usqp=CAc" style="border: none; margin: 0; vertical-align: middle;" width="152" /> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p>Aven somehow finds herself hanging out with Connor, a classmate with his own set of challenges and through Aven's curiosity they set about trying to solve some nagging questions that she simply must find the answer to. The resulting events are unexpected but heartwarming. I found myself marveling that even for kids with various levels of difficulties, they were each able to survive and thrive in different ways. </p><p>We know that when humans read and interact with other cultures that it helps create empathy and this book more than many others of its ilk will help in that regard. This book will resonate with ages 10 and above. Some read alikes are <i>Roll With It</i> by Jamie Sumner, <i>Forget Me Not</i> by Ellie Terry and <i>The</i> <i>Miscalculations of Lightning Girl</i> by Stacy McAnulty.<br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-549008963451714722021-09-09T08:07:00.000-07:002021-09-09T08:07:03.965-07:00Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas<p> To be able to tie together a ton of disparate themes in one novel is the mark of a skilled author and Canadian Chad Lucas brings us this wonderful read about friendship and navigating the twisting, shifting waters of middle school all while dealing with family drama. I especially liked that one of the characters was originally from my native Trinidad!<br /></p><p><img alt="Thanks a Lot, Universe: Lucas, Chad: 9781419751028: Amazon.com: Books" class="rg_i Q4LuWd" data-atf="true" data-deferred="1" data-iml="1361" height="212" 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width="145" /></p><p></p><p>In <i>Thanks a Lot, Universe</i> we meet Brian, an anxious kiddo who sometimes has what he describes as SAWS when in social situations. Instead of messing up by saying the wrong thing he clams up and keeps his head down and thus has earned an unflattering nickname from his peers. Brian has a supportive and loving family but when an unthinkable event happens, he must dig deep within himself to find the strength he needs.</p><p>We also meet Ezra, one of Brian's teammates on the basketball team who is finding that he has some complicated feelings of his own in addition to dealing with the slow attenuation of a lifelong friendship. When Ezra finds out that a teammate is in crisis, he has to decide if and how to help out his teammate in their time of need.</p><p>I love seeing novels centered on the complicated feelings (angst) that boys experience and, moreover that they can choose kindness even in the face of cruel words and actions and even if it may make them a social pariah. I know that middle school drama is pretty much the same anywhere you go, but I think American kids will be surprised to learn that those kids have a ton in common with them. In thisday and age when bullying is rampant, I loved seeing several upstanders in this novel. <br /></p><p>This book will be a hit with ages 10 and above. Some read alikes are <i>The Brave</i> by James Bird, <i>Turtle boy</i> by M. Evan Wolkenstein and <i>Alan Cole is not a coward </i>by Eric Bell.<br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-31160766777367632232021-07-06T11:08:00.001-07:002021-07-06T11:08:23.555-07:00The House that Wasn't There by Elana K. Arnold<p> Every family has secrets but as a child one usually doesn't know this. Indeed, part of the process of growing up is when children learn family secrets either by accident or by design. Sometimes it is only when one has sufficiently matured that one can see why some secrets are better left buried.</p><p></p><p><img alt="The House That Wasn't There: Arnold, Elana K.: 9780062937063: Amazon.com: Books" class="rg_i Q4LuWd" data-atf="true" data-deferred="1" data-iml="1031" height="243" 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width="161" /></p>In <i>The House that Wasn't There</i> we meet Alder, a rising sixth grader who lives with his mom in a comfy house in a comfy neighborhood. His biggest worry is how to navigate the transition to middle school. For the most part, his life follows some predictable patterns and then one random day a girl moves in next door and her family commits what to Alder's, is an egregious act. Because of this both families get off on the wrong foot. However, some curious events keep happening to both kids and because of this they will have to decide if to work together to figure out the weird events.<br /><p></p><p>Deftly mixing some coming-of-age drama with some fantastical, this story explores the definition of family and the ties that bind people together across generations. Arnold uses many vivid images in the book and in one section she describes an impromptu feast and I could almost taste the food shared. One takeaway for young readers is that things have a way of working themselves out if given enough time. </p><p>This is a wonderful feel good story that I recommend for grades four and up. Some read alikes are <i>Shouting at the Rain</i> by Lynda Hunt, Sharon Creech's <i>Moo</i> and <i>The Season of Styx Malone</i> by Kekla Magoon.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-6557933121976017932021-06-16T08:13:00.001-07:002021-06-16T08:16:04.861-07:00The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon<p>As a father of a teen and a tween I sometimes worry about them making good choices when they are with their friends. When they do make the occasional misstep we discuss what if anything they learned in the process. Peer pressure is such a tough part of growing up and with ever younger access to technology kids feel pressure to conform, or to dress and act a certain way. </p><p> <img alt="The Season of Styx Malone - Kindle edition by Magoon, Kekla. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com." class="n3VNCb" data-noaft="1" height="294" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51NNKdjtjoL._SX342_SY445_QL70_ML2_.jpg" style="height: 323px; margin: 0px; width: 219.93px;" width="200" /></p><p>I have reviewed other <a href="https://trinibrarian.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-it-went-down-by-kekla-magoon.html">books</a> by Kekla Magoon on this blog before and I quite admire her focus on young men of color and their experiences. I am a firm believer in younger readers being exposed to all types of cultures through literature.</p><p>In <i>The Season of Styx Malone</i> we meet two boys who have a regular life in safe albeit somewhat sleepy town. Caleb, the somewhat impetuous younger brother thinks that perhaps it is a bit too safe. His older brother Bobby Gene prefers to play things safe and would much rather follow his parents' advice when confronted with difficult decisions. When the boys meet a young man called Styx, their world view shifts forever.<br /></p><p>Styx it seems has secrets that he can't or prefers not to share with the somewhat sheltered brothers. He has been exposed to the harsh realities of life earlier than the brothers. In them, Styx sees a chance at a nuclear family structure and maybe even a chance at friendship. In him, the boys see adventure and a chance to do things they would not normally do. <br /></p><p>Young men of color are not often seen by the world as innocent but Magoon expertly shows the naivete of the boys and the great pains that their parents have taken to ensure this. This is a Coretta Scott King Honor book and I highly recommend it for ages 10 and up. Some read alikes are <i>Elijah of Buxton</i> by Christopher Paul Curtis and <i>The great Greene Heist</i> by Varian Johnson.<br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-31837710978080343592021-02-05T08:27:00.001-08:002021-02-05T08:27:30.548-08:00Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist<p>Black Boy Joy has become a fashionable trend of late but has always been a thing. This book is one of my new favorites and yes although it starts with a sad premise, the main protagonist is resilient and most importantly he has a village that surrounds him with love and lifts him up. </p><p>Isaiah Dunn's father has recently passed away and we meet him as he, his mother and his adorable little sister are still coming to terms with this. Isaiah has a good friend, Sneaky, and the two spend hours cutting up and getting on Sneaky's older brother's nerves. Isaiah's mom however is having a hard time with coping and Isaiah tries as hard as a 10 year old kid can to help her out.</p><p></p><p><img alt="Image result for isiah dunn" class="n3VNCb" data-noaft="1" height="250" src="https://images1.penguinrandomhouse.com/cover/9780593208182" style="height: 325px; margin: 0px; width: 325px;" width="250" /></p>Conflict is never far away from a boy like Isaiah and in school, he is sat next to a girl called Angel who, for some reason doesn't like him. When the two eventually butt heads, instead of suspension, they are made to do an alternative conflict resolution which eventually gets to the root of their disagreement. <br /><p></p><p>One positive that I noted in this novel were the many positive role male models that came into Isaiah's life to lend him support and advice. Role models are especially important for youth of any age but especially for black youth. Another positive I noted was the power of words. Isaiah's father kept books of poems and Isaiah spends hours poring over the books and eventually writes his own poetry. Also, one of his safe spaces outside school is the library. <br /></p><p>Black Boy Joy (and Black Girl Joy as well, Charlie is one of the most joyful supporting characters I have seen in some time) can come in different forms and just like in any family, sometimes you need to go through rocky patches in order to get to the sweet stuff on the other side. I read this book to my very discerning 10 year old and he lay awake listening to me read anxious to find out what would happen to Isaiah. There were also a few points for us to stop and discuss as well. Some read alikes are Free Lunch by Alex Ogle, I'm Ok by Patti Kim and l Curtis and Paper Things by Jennifer Jacobson.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-75482788538609423762020-11-25T08:24:00.000-08:002020-11-25T08:24:28.684-08:00War Stories by Gordon Korman<p>There is a saying that history has been written by the victors. Often, we learn history in school but as we get older and reflect on what we learn, we see that some parts of history have been glossed over. Our nation still has soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, a fact that many people probably do not think about unless they have family serving overseas. </p><p><img alt="War Stories: Korman, Gordon: 9781338290202: Amazon.com: Books" class="rg_i Q4LuWd" data-atf="true" data-deferred="1" data-iml="912" height="200" 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width="134" /></p><p></p><p>This is not the first war that America has fought in- World War II was the deadliest conflict in world history to this point. America sent more than 16 million troops overseas to fight this war. In this book, Korman introduces us to a kid called Trevor who loves playing war video games and is obsessed with war lore, especially that of World War II.</p><p>Trevor is lucky enough to still have his great grandfather in his life. G.G. as they call him is crusty, matter-of-fact but with a soft side underneath it all. Trevor's dad adores G.G. but is not a big fan of the war stories that G.G. tells from his time in World War II.<br /></p><p>As it is the anniversary of G.G.'s unit liberating a French village, they invite him to be honored. Trevor soon discovers that not everything that G.G. has told him and his dad may have been the truth. Sometimes the truth is complicated and knowing it doesn't make you feel any better. War is not a simple thing and sometimes hard sacrifices have to be made for the good of the whole.<br /></p><p>Korman does a good job of showing all sides of the conflict. The eager Trevor reveres G.G. (probably because he has heard the stories dozens of times). A read alike to this book would be The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough and Allies by Alan Gratz.<br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-81602131311292685802020-11-05T08:04:00.003-08:002020-11-05T08:04:28.989-08:00The Great Upending by Beth Kephart<p> Upend means to "set or turn something on its head upside down". So a great upending sounds like it would be extremely serious in anyone's life (some may say that the year 2020 has upended the entire world, nut that's another story. Kephart introduces us to Sara, a kid who is called "giant" by other kids but who has a serious illness which makes her body oddly proportioned. <br /></p><p><img alt="Amazon.com: The Great Upending eBook: Kephart, Beth: Kindle Store" class="n3VNCb" data-noaft="1" height="313" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513XX-1YveL.jpg" style="height: 383px; margin: 0px; width: 257.376px;" width="210" /></p><p></p><p>Sara and her brother Hawk live life very differently to many of the children that I know- of course I live in the suburbs where life tends to follow more defined patterns. For Sara and her brother, witnessing struggle and loss on a farm has made them very mindful about things like using too much water, using ingredients and taking care of goats.</p><p>A new visitor to the farm is mysterious and does not want to be bothered. The curious kids however want to learn more about who he is and what he does and in the course of this, discover things that will change their world indeed<br /></p><p>The ramifications of things that have occurred are still with us today. As children growing up we often don't reflect on the life of our parents, but they had lives, hopes and dreams of their own before we came into their life. Sometimes, a kindness that someone in our family tree did for someone way back when can rebound on us in ways that we never would have imagined. Some read alikes to this book are Kate Dicamillo's <i>Louisiana's Way Home</i> and Patricia MacLachlan's <i>Dream Within a Dream.</i><br /></p><p><br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-82474937896171186242020-09-16T06:55:00.001-07:002020-09-16T06:56:11.887-07:00Lions & Liars by Kate Beasley<p> Would you rather be a lion or a flea? One aspect of life in many societies is that those who are stronger physically or personality wise tend to dominate social circles. This is true in Frederick Frederickson's school where cool kid Devin sits atop the social circle and Frederick, an unathletic, a cruise-loving fifth grader sits at the very bottom. In their school there are lions, gazelles, meerkats and on the bottom of the totem pole, fleas. Frederick is a flea. </p><p>As you can imagine, Frederick sometimes wishes he wasn't a flea, but he secretly hopes that some day he will get his moment. Maybe some day he will be top dog in dodgeball AND get more wings on his plate at lunch. <br /></p><p><img alt="Lions & Liars: Beasley, Kate, Santat, Dan: 9780374302634: Amazon.com: Books" class="rg_i Q4LuWd" data-atf="true" data-deferred="1" data-iml="799" height="255" 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Of course this brings a set of consequences that he didn't anticipate. For one, at this camp, the kids seem to revere Frederick. Then as if that wasn't enough, mother nature throws a huge spanner into the works.</p><p>This is a good read about friendship and about doing the right thing under pressure. Kids at this age are beginning to make decisions for themselves and the influence of the peer group is becoming so very important. Some similar books are Louis Sachar's classic <i>Holes</i>, Lisa Graff's <i>Absolutely Almost</i> and Erin Entrada Kelly's excellent <i>Hello Universe.</i><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-77282543240519775042020-08-04T09:09:00.000-07:002020-08-04T09:09:06.202-07:00Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams<div>
Colorism is a fact of life in many countries and in the lives of many people of color. In many societies, families sometimes favor offspring who are lighter in color and often encourage their children to marry people who are lighter. It is all in an effort to "better" the family and possibly increase their chances of success in life. Skin whitening products do a roaring trade in many parts of the world also.</div>
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Author Alicia D. Williams introduces us to Genesis, a young teen who wants what most teens want-social acceptance. This is a challenge for her due to the many upheavals her family experiences and also, in her mind, because of her dark skin. Genesis gets a chance to broaden her social circle when her family moves to the suburbs of Detroit but she finds some other obstacles in school. Luckily, she has a loving family, true friends and caring teachers who are there. </div>
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Williams adeptly tackles a variety of social issues such as colorism, social pressure, identity, family issues and generational trauma. It is sometimes said that people spend their adult years getting over their childhoods and evidence of this is true to some extent with some of the characters in this novel. One takeaway from this book for young readers is that kids should never be expected to fix the messes made by adults and should seek help from those qualified to do so (teachers, counselors, mentors etc.)</div>
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I recommend this book for older tweens and teens. Some read alikes are <i>Like Vanessa</i> by Tami Charles, <i>The Skin I'm In</i> by Sharon Flake and <i>The Fold </i>by An Na. </div>
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Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-67148268175563070842020-07-27T12:02:00.000-07:002020-08-03T18:12:48.891-07:00Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros<div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I work in education with many children who come from a similar background as the main character of this book and who also face similar challenges. In my school it is not uncommon for students to leave school in the middle of the school year to visit Mexico. Some of these trips may be in order to reconnect with family but others may be due to a family member being deported.</span></span></div>
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Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-7816948314497304572020-07-02T11:02:00.000-07:002020-07-02T11:02:46.989-07:00Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim Crow<div>I hesitated for a long time before reading this book and it sat on my nightstand for a few days. If you've re<span></span>ad many of <a href="http://trinibrarian.blogspot.com/">this</a> blog's posts, you will notice that I read a lot of fiction books. Some, like <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2404788799518833733/7428896309332413868"><i>Courage</i></a> by Barbara Binns and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2404788799518833733/3504927625239685161"><i>Front Desk</i></a> by Kelly Yang deal with weighty issues but others are pretty light. I know that in order to encourage kids to read, oftentimes you must lead with light books that catch their interest. <span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim Crow by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Tonya Bolden is not by any stretch of the imagination, a light book. It deals with heavy, weighty issues that many, even people like myself who are of African descent, sometimes struggle to read. The weight of history, of the struggles of the ancestors and of the cruel and inhumane treatment suffered during slavery is sometimes too hard to process. <br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>But, i</span><span></span><span>n the year 2020 when so many things concerning civil rights are in the public consciousness, I decided to read this book not least because I wanted to delve into some of the things that shaped the nation. Things that occur today are as a result of centuries of oppression, state policies and outright bigotry. <br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Amazon.com: Dark Sky Rising: Reconstruction and the Dawn of Jim ..." class="n3VNCb" data-noaft="1" height="245" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91bogI-+ZnL.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="163" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr and his co-author create a very readable account of a little studied period in American history between 1865 and 1877 called Reconstruction. It is important to remember that not everyone was happy to see former slaves now given rights such as the right to vote through amendments to the Constitution. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I finished this book and felt a sense of pride for the enduring spirit of those who resisted and fought for the rights to live and prosper and so that their children could have a better future. This book is, in my humble opinion, a must read for teens and adults. We must learn from history or be doomed to repeat it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span></span></div>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-76321253757176835172020-03-26T14:02:00.000-07:002020-03-26T17:40:40.472-07:00What I learned as a homeschooling dad...tips for parents who suddenly find themselves in this situationMy son and I spent 18 months at home together during which he attended online school. I won't say the name of the school, but it was a great experience and the entire process was streamlined. We knew what to do, who to call when things didn't work and the school even sent a computer, monitor, headset and other ancillary materials.<br />
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The covid-19 virus has forced many school districts to switch to an online model of schooling or to cancel school altogether. If you as a parent or caregiver find yourself suddenly entrusted with the education of your kiddo using technology that you may or may not be familiar with, read on for my top 10 takeaways. Hopefully this can help some parents who find themselves at home.<br />
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1. Don't let the new math get you down! Different state standards and other regulations call for students to show their work as they do their math problems. As a parent of a 4th grader I myself have had to learn new ways of long division and multiplication. Look for online resources to help you<br />
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2. Your young ones will follow your lead. If you find yourself getting frustrated, take a break and come back to a topic later. It helps no one if schooling turns into shouting and griping.<br />
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3. Take advantage if your school district offers take home tech such as chromebooks. Tech fails will frustrate both you and your kiddo so if you are not sure if the old laptop you have at home will be good for this new endeavor, make full use of school devices.<br />
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4. Let kids explore. Kids learn by doing and in regular school, children sometimes work on group projects which enable them to show what they learned. If children want to do some projects that are not necessarily academically inclined, let them do it.<br />
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5. Any type of materials can be used for projects. If you have old items that you were going to throw out, let your young ones open up and see the wiring or parts inside. Learning is not only abc and 123, not all kids will grow up to be professionals, some children will work with their hands so expose them from young to all types of learning.<br />
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6. Reach out to a fellow parent or one of your child's best friends and organize an online study session using Zoom, Skype, Google Hangout, Messenger or other meeting software. The kids can still experience some of the community aspect of school and can maybe help each other and encourage each other.<br />
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7. Do not be afraid to reach out to your child's teacher. They should be available to assist with all areas of the curriculum and are vested in your child's educational well-being.<br />
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8. Let your child lead the way. There will be some things tech wise that your child will be more versed in than you are. Accept it and let them teach you as the situation arises, it gives them a sense of ownership and of accomplishment.<br />
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9. Make a sign or have something that signals when school is in session, this will help your kids get into the learning frame of mind as it will serve as a visual cue. Kids have these in school when they go to specials classes and the like and it serves to put them in a learning frame of mind.<br />
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10. It is okay to vent. There will be frustrating times. We all should have that one friend, family member or social media platform in which we can express our frustrations. If all else fails, take a snow day, sip an adult beverage and try again tomorrow.<br />
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Good luck and be well.Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-32639201635686395742020-02-26T07:00:00.000-08:002020-02-27T20:04:02.055-08:00The Oddmire by William Ritter<a href="about:invalid#zClosurez" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for the oddmire" border="0" 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/></a>A good juvenile fantasy is always welcome and this one is very well done I must say. As in any good fantasy there are some tried and true folklore and fairytale-inspired characters but also a few new ones (hunkypunks are my new favorite fantasy creature and I may even try to dress as one this Halloween).<br />
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The story begins with a bumbling but well-intentioned goblin called Kull who means to restore the balance of an old prophecy that he halfway remembers by stealing a human baby and replacing it with a changeling. Unfortunately, in the midst of the deed he mixes the babies up, panics and then bails leaving the identical babies in the care of a very confused family.<br />
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Years later, the boys grow up and, as these things go, a prophecy is about to come true. Enter Kull, trying to make amends for his earlier error and convinces the boys to enter into a dark forest which to their credit they do despite growing up hearing tales of all the scary folk who live there. On the quest they meet some other forest folk and learn some things about themselves.<br />
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One of the central themes of this book is family, there are secrets, some of which are revealed, but others which will be revealed in future installments of this series. I quite like it and I recommend it for ages 8 and up. Some read alikes are Colin Meloy's <i>Wildwood</i>, Anne Ursu's <i>Breadcrumbs</i> and <i>The Emerald Atlas</i> by John Stephens.Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-85132097779400629222020-01-20T07:56:00.000-08:002020-01-20T07:56:04.795-08:00The Last Human by Lee Bacon<a href="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=M&Value=9781419736919" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Book Jacket" border="0" src="http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/jacket.aspx?UserID=ebsco-test&Password=ebsco-test&Return=T&Type=M&Value=9781419736919" /></a>I love this book's cover so much...a robot in a Bermuda shirt surrounded by some fierce looking machines. The book's premise is even better. A robot is "born" into a society run by a robot called PRES1DENT. this world is actually very similar to our own but the humans have so damaged the earth that the robots eliminated all human life but continue to tend to the planet.<br />
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XR_935 is, like most other robots a dutiful worker who installs solar panels all day before going home to his parent unit bots at night. He has two coworkers called Ceeron and SkD_988. The latter is curiously funny as he communicates via emojis that flash on his screen.<br />
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The trio can count on things being the same because robot society is ordered and disciplined. This all changes however when they encounter an unknown life form on the job. The unknown life form turns out to be a kid called Emma who is actually a survivor form a hidden colony. Emma needs help and the robots must decide if to go against the creed of robot kind: "A robot shares everything with the Hive. A robot has nothing to hide."<br />
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This is a thought provoking book that deals with issues such as human action on the environment, climate change, friendship, AI, freedom of thought and speech. I recommend it for ages 9 and above. Some read alikes to this are Peter Brown's <i>The Wild Robot</i>, Paul Stewart's <i>Zoid</i> and Tom Angleberger's <i>Fuzzy.</i><br />
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<br />Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-65860083434406578092019-09-19T08:11:00.002-07:002019-09-19T08:11:45.670-07:00Good Dog by Dan Gemeinhart<a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nG51FFIIL._SX329_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for good dog gemeinhart" border="0" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51nG51FFIIL._SX329_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" /></a>It's rare to come across a book with so much heart, friendship and paws so when I did see this book on the shelf I immediately picked it up and devoured it.<br />
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Brodie was a good dog and I say "was" because he is now in an in between place where dead animals go to hang out. He senses that his owner, who he calls "his boy" needs him and so he makes the tough decision to go back to the physical realm. He is able to do so but as you might expect there are a few strings attached. His boy is facing some challenges of his own but how will Brodie be able to help his former owner if he can no longer touch him, or anything for that matter?<br />
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For a mission of this magnitude, Brodie can't go it alone and along the way he meets Tuck, the faithful friend who is the perfect foil for the more thoughtful, deliberative Brodie. He also meets Patsy, an alley cat who is as streetwise as they come and shows the dogs how to move around now that they are in physical form.<br />
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Brodie's boy is in danger from someone he loves and so the trio of animals are in a race against time to save him. There is more danger too with a pack of evil demon dogs who have their own evil motives for hunting Brodie and co.<br />
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The question of whether we have souls is a tricky one but I think the ending was handled in a very satisfactory manner. My takeaway from this novel is that bullies come in all shapes and sizes but with a little bit of heart we can stand up to them. I recommend this book for ages 9 and up.Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-33400688899141357992019-08-12T06:41:00.000-07:002019-08-12T06:41:57.066-07:00The Unteachables by Gordon Korman<a href="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1531771242l/38376037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for the unteachables" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1531771242l/38376037.jpg" /></a>All Mr. Kermit wants to do is wind his teaching career until he can take early retirement. His "career" has long fizzled out after a scandal in his early days sucked all the joy out of him. His nemesis in the district office is not letting him go gently into the night however and orders his principal to give him the worst class out there- The Unteachables.<br />
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Mr. Kermit is a veteran however and he spends his days drinking coffee from a humongous mug and doling out worksheets. Then between the dogged persistence of his younger colleague and his students, Mr. Kermit finds the old spark being reignited but will it be too late?<br />
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Korman tells the tale from various viewpoints so the reader gets to see the perspective from various characters in the novel and their motivations. Any student can learn as long as their are caring, willing adults in their school.<br />
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As I myself make my return to the school environment this school year I intend to not view any student as an "unteachable" and instead do all in my power to reach them where they are. Some read alikes to this book are <i>Sidetracked</i> by Diana Harmon Asher and <i>The Losers Club</i> by Andrew Clements.Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-74288963093324138682019-07-15T07:48:00.000-07:002019-07-15T07:48:25.009-07:00Courage by Barbara Binns<a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/928326354613006337/Ve85e_iy_400x400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for courage binns" border="0" height="200" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/928326354613006337/Ve85e_iy_400x400.jpg" width="200" /></a> T'Shawn and Dontae are best friends and life for them in Chicago is good for the most part. T'Shawn and his younger sister Rochelle live with their mom and the family has been through their fair share of hardship what with the dad's passing and the incarceration of the eldest son Lamont. Then out of the blue, T'Shawn's mom announces that Lamont is being released early and his reintegration into the family does not come easy especially as Lamont is still holding on to some painful memories from the past.<br />
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One of my takeaways -and I hope that young readers of all ethnicities who read this book feel the same-is that that although it is easy to judge people because of their past and because of appearances, one never knows the real story. in this book, Lamont's conflict is with himself and also with other people he encounters/<br />
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The young protagonist Lan Mifune and his family have had to leave Earth after humankind destroys it. His mom and dad are higher ups in the government and as such he witnesses firsthand how hard it is to find a new planet for humans to live on. When the government of a planet called Choom does accept them it seems like a miracle until after the long space voyage, the planet's rulers change their mind.<br />
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<br />Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-35049276252396851612019-03-06T08:00:00.001-08:002020-07-02T11:02:33.973-07:00Front Desk by Kelly Yang<div>The immigrant story comes in many forms but one common theme is that most people view the United States as a land of opportunity and are willing to work hard for what they want. Author Kelly Yang's autobiographical work rings very true with many real life experiences.</div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Paperback Front Desk Book" height="208" itemprop="image" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dN99OdBtL._SL350_.jpg" width="142" /></div>
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This book has been on a ton of lists for 2018 best books and deservedly so. Some read alikes for the 9-12 age group are <i>Everlasting Nora</i> by Marie Cruz Miranda and <i>I'm Ok</i> by Patti Kim.<br />
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<br />Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-85770055343760244962019-02-04T07:58:00.000-08:002019-02-04T07:58:09.454-08:00The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie ConnorI love underdogs. I love stories about underdogs and I love to see them do well. Mason Buttle is one such underdog. He is big (biggest kid in his grade for that matter), sweats a lot and is not the best speller and this is probably why I was rooting for him from the first page.<br />
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Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-88207203049872253192018-11-28T07:34:00.000-08:002018-11-28T07:34:38.973-08:00Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh<a href="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_4dbca8bf-0cb8-4cec-a300-07b816a7128e?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Nowhere Boy - by Katherine Marsh (Hardcover) - image 1 of 1" border="0" height="200" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_4dbca8bf-0cb8-4cec-a300-07b816a7128e?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=webp" width="200" /></a>I won't go into the details of what's going on at the United States' southern border with the caravan, migrant families and the military as I think the news has provided adequate coverage. I will say though that I worry how we will be viewed in the future when this whole ugly episode is over. With that said, it was by sheer coincidence that I found myself reading <i>Nowhere Boy</i> by Katherine Marsh as it shows a small snippet of the refugee crisis in Syria and its effects on two boys- a fourteen-year-old called Ahmed from Syria and a thirteen-year-old American called Max.<br />
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When we meet Ahmed, he and his father are in the midst of a treacherous journey with hopes of reaching England or Canada but it turns out that the universe has other plans. Ahmed ends up in Brussels cold and alone. Desperate and tired, he ends up sheltering in the abandoned cellar of the Howard family, Americans newly relocated to Brussels.<br />
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The boys soon meet and help each other learn about culture, language as they share humanity. I was pleased to see the commonalities the boys found and how their ideas about each other and about each other's cultures were both correct and incorrect. I believe that the more people reach out to one another the more we learn about the world and about ourselves in the process.<br />
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Author Marsh lives in Belgium and this is shown in her familiarity with the city and the mood of the place during the time of the terror attacks that occurred a few years ago. The book is well written and I would recommend it for ages 10 and above. Some read alikes in which the theme of the immigrant experience is front and central are Erin Entrada Kelly's <i>The Land of Forgotten Girls</i> and Kelly Yang's <i>Front Desk.</i>Josh Hem Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500599338850415621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2404788799518833733.post-16303356845041753002018-10-31T08:46:00.001-07:002018-10-31T08:46:24.156-07:00Marcus Vega doesnt speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya<a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91RGd6Qo1aL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for marcus vega doesn't speak spanish" border="0" height="200" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91RGd6Qo1aL.jpg" width="132" /></a>It is for good reason that Puerto Rico is known as the <i>isla del encanto</i> (isle of enchantment). It is lush, green and full of beautiful friendly people and delicious cuisine. It does have a complicated history though and many books have been written on that subject.<br />
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This middle grade novel isn't about any of that however. It's about a kid called Marcus Vega who is bigger than most of his peers and who is sometimes misunderstood by his middle school peers because of this. He isn't a bully however and chooses to use his powers for good, he is quite the entrepreneur. He's also a good big brother to his younger brother Charlie who has special needs. Still, something is missing and when a series of events make his mom decide to carry Marcus and his brother to Puerto Rico this turns out to be the adventure of a lifetime.<br />
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