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Weekly Review Round-Up: Booklist, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly

6/28/2019

 
We are thrilled to share reviews from Booklist, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly.

​Booklist reviewed Roman Count Down by David P. Wagner

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The tour of Rome, the food and wine, the colorful characters, and the intriguing mystery will keep Montoya fans happy and may well interest those unfamiliar with the series to catch up on the adventures.
This review can be viewed online here.

​Publishers Weekly reviewed Storm Crow by Kayln Josephson

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Ambitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise…first half of a planned duology should excite readers looking for strong characters and romance-laced adventure.
This review can be viewed online here.

Publishers Weekly reviewed Here There are Monsters by Amelinda Bérubé

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Bérubé (The Dark Beneath the Ice) adeptly chronicles Skye’s self-destructive quest, infusing her story with a sense of claustrophobia, foreboding, and hopelessness.
This review can be viewed online here.

Booklist reviewed I’m Not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal

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An eye-opening read that will be useful for starting conversations.
This review can be viewed online here.

Booklist reviewed You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed, Illustrated by Toby Triumph

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This enthusiastic self-help book…encourages a growth mindset in making one’s dreams of success come true. The visual design…succeeds in being upbeat and encouraging
This review can be viewed online here.

Kirkus reviewed Star Shepherd by Dan Haring and MarcyKate Connolly

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A wondrous celestial fable with some steampunk elements—cogs and gears; clockwork; star cases of ‘glass and metal with hooks built into the design and angled just right to catch on the edges of the sky’… the star premise shines throughout.
This review can be viewed online here.

Amazon Best Books of the Year (so far!)

6/26/2019

 
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We are thrilled to share that Amazon announced FIVE Sourcebooks titles as a part of their best books of the year so far.
Baby-Age 2
My Mom Loves Me! by Marianne Richmond

Business
The 30-Day Money Cleanse by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley

Romance
Bad Influence by Stefanie London
In Her Sights by Katie Ruggle
Every Last Breath by Juno Rushadan
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I've Got You, Babe received a STARRED REVIEW from Publishers Weekly

6/24/2019

 
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We are thrilled to share that I've Got You, Babe by Lynnette Austin has received a ★ STARRED review ★ from Publishers Weekly!
The ups and downs of Elisa and Tucker’s relationships are powerful and convincing. Old-fashioned Southern charm adds the perfect touch to this rich and emotional romance.
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Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me is a 2020 Notable Children's Book!

6/21/2019

 
We are thrilled to share that Thinker by Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi, is a 2020 Notable Children’s Book!
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Thinker appears on the Association for Library Service to Children’s Notable Children’s Book List, under Poetry.
 
The Notable Children’s Book list is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Every year, the Notable Children’s Book Committee selects the best of the best in children’s books.  A “notable” children’s book is one that is “of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all age levels (through age 14) that reflect and encourage children’s interests in exemplary ways.” 

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Weekly Review Round-Up: Booklist, BCCB, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly

6/21/2019

 
We are thrilled to share trade reviews from Booklist, BCCB, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly.
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Weekly Review Round-Up: Publishers Weekly and Kirkus

6/14/2019

 
We are happy to share trade reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus.

Publishers Weekly reviewed Yale Needs Women by Anne Gardiner Perkins

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This is a valuable contribution to the history of higher education, women, and the postwar U.S.
Full review can be found here. 

Kirkus reviewed Pretty Guilty Women by Gina Lamanna

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An easy, breezy beach read with a clever twist.
Full review can be found here. 

​Publishers Weekly reviewed Love at First Bark by Debbie Burns

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Mia’s colorful, philosophical mother and endearing son add depth and richness to the well-paced narrative, as do a whole pack of lovable animals. This creative story will draw new fans to Burns’s satisfying series.
Full review can be found here.

​Kirkus reviewed The Disaster Days by Rebecca Behrens

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Disaster-related action keeps pages flipping… A believable heroine finds her strength during a disaster.
Full review can be found here.

​Kirkus reviewed We Are Lost and Found by Helene Dunbar

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Vivid historical setting... A painful but ultimately empowering queer history lesson.
​Full review can be found here. 

The Fallen Architect is a 2019 Nero Award Finalist

6/13/2019

 
We are ​thrilled to share that The Fallen Architect by Charles Belfoure is a 2019 Nero Award Finalist!
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The Nero Award is sponsored by The Wolfe Pack, the official Nero Wolfe society, named after the fictional character in the mystery series by Rex Stout. The Nero Award is presented annually for the best American mystery. The award is given to those books that are written in the tradition of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe stories. The award winner will be presented at the Black Orchid Banquet in December in NYC.

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The Pants Project by Cat Clarke is a 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards Nominee

6/12/2019

 
We are ​happy to share that The Pants Project by Cat Clarke is a 2020 Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards nominee!
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The Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Awards are sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. It is the only international award program for young readers in both the U.S. and Canada. Nominations are collected from students, librarians, teachers, and parents in the Pacific Northwest. Nominated titles are judged on popularity with readers, enjoyment, reading level, interest level, racial diversity, imagination, and more.
 
The Pants Project appears on the Junior Division (Grades 4-6) list.
 
Students in grades 4—12 vote on the nominated titles on the YRCA list March 15—April 15 of next year. The winners will be announced April 30, 2020.

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Highland Captive received a STARRED Review from Kirkus

6/12/2019

 
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We are thrilled to share that Highland Captive by Alyson McLayne has received a ★ STARRED review ★ from Kirkus!
Deeply touching love story between a fierce leader and the timid woman who finds her own strength by standing up to him.
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Illegal is the winner of the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award

6/11/2019

 
We are ​thrilled to share that Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Giovanni Rigano, is the winner of the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award winner!
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​The 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature (EGL) Awards are sponsored by Pop Culture Classroom and Denver Pop Culture Con. The award honors the best fiction and nonfiction graphics novels with an advisory board and juries composed of experts in graphic literature from publishing, library, and education industries.One of the goals of the EGL Awards is to help educators and librarians identify the best graphic novels to bring into their diverse classroom settings.

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