Review: How Girls Are Made by Mindy McGinnis When I first saw the cover of Mindy McGinnis’s How Girls Are Made, I felt an instant pull. As someone who has navigated the complicated corridors of girlhood, I was curious to see how a contemporary YA novel would tackle the complexities of growing up in the …
Review of The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Heather G. Harris When I first stumbled upon Heather G. Harris’s The Library of Lost Dollhouses, the whimsical cover caught my eye instantly. Who wouldn’t be intrigued by a story that revolves around dollhouses—miniature havens echoing the lives of women across time and space? As an avid …
Exploring the Wilderness of Self-Discovery: A Review of My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George I first stumbled upon My Side of the Mountain during a particularly introspective summer—much like the one Sam Gribley experiences. It had been years since I had sought solace in the pages of a childhood classic, yet Jean …
A Heartfelt Dive into "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt When I first stumbled upon Fish in a Tree, I was drawn in not just by the whimsical title but by the promise of a narrative that speaks to the hearts of all those who feel out of place. Lynda Mullaly Hunt, through …
A Journey Through Innocence: Reflecting on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas When I first picked up The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, I was curious about how an author could tackle such a weighty subject as the Holocaust through the eyes of a child. John Boyne’s portrayal of young Bruno—a naive nine-year-old boy whose …
A Heartfelt Goodbye: A Review of Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away When I first picked up Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina, I was drawn not only by the vibrant cover but also by the whisper of nostalgia it promised. As someone who’s navigated the bittersweet tides of friendship and change, …