Children's Books for Hispanic Heritage Month - All Done Monkey
Celebrate the rich cultures of Latin America and the diaspora with these children's books for Hispanic Heritage Month!| All Done Monkey
Celebrate the rich cultures of Latin America and the diaspora with these children's books for Hispanic Heritage Month!| All Done Monkey
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? The Rules: First Lines: “The last thing Evelyn Schwartz could remember was […]| Leah's Books
Hello! It’s been a whirlwind around here with the Jewish holidays and my sister coming from out of town to visit, but things calmed down enough that I think I can fit this feature back into my schedule. This week’s prompt is satisfying book series, and it is […]| Leah's Books
As of September 17, through Instagram YA contemporary author Stephan Lee revealed the cover to his Spring 2026 queer YA romcom Like We Were In Paris. Ben Lim is part of his school’s French Club and the club’s planned a trip to Paris, additionally he has an eventful itinerary he’s hoping to accomplish from Parisian… Continue reading ‘Like We Were In Paris’ by Stephan Lee Cover Reveal| The Booked Shelf
On June 26, Ari Tison, YA Pura Belpré and Walter Dean Myers Award-winning author revealed through Instagram the cover to her first YA mystery novel in prose called Together We See, set to be released Summer 2026! This Latinx Indigenous murder-mystery novel set in Costa Rica follows Ulá Dominguez who searches for the answers behind… Continue reading ‘Together We See’ by Ari Tison Cover Reveal| The Booked Shelf
They’re not twins, but they do share a book birthdate. And they are both bundles of joy! Family Feast, another collaboration with illustrator Frank Morrison, celebrates the customs, conversation, chaos and culinary delights that make family gatherings unforgettably fun. Like my dog, Gigi, the beagle in Family Feast is ever hopeful for treats from the […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Are you old enough to remember blackboards, chalk and dusty erasers? The teacher would enlist a student to wipe the blackboard so the next day began with a clean slate. Well, history doesn’t …| children's books by the weatherfords
Savage Blooms Thank you to Orbit and Oliver Wehner for sending me a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. CONTENT WARNING: toxic relationships, alcohol abuse, sexual manipulation, under-negotiated polyamory, consensual non-consent, group sex, gender play, voyeurism, exhibitionism, themes of dominance and submission, child abuse, […]| Leah's Books
On September 15, 2963, the Ku Klux Klan bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church killed four girls: Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley. Birmingham, 1963 is an elegy to the girls whose lives were cut short. In this work of historical fiction, an unnamed narrator is marking her tenth birthday. Sadly, […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Art by Ernel Martinez from RAP IT UP! has been selected for the prestigious Society of Illustrators The Original Art exhibition, which showcases illustrations from the year’s best children…| children's books by the weatherfords
I can’t believe how fast this last week flew by, but it was a very busy week on our end. As usual, spending all week running around to appointments and then taking care of Mom after an outpatient p…| Leah's Books
As we catch up on summer cover reveals here on The Booked Shelf, we are delighted to spotlight the cover to NYT Bestselling author Emiko Jean’s 2026 YA romance, Love Me Tomorrow, initially re…| The Booked Shelf
What a summer! Jeffery’s performance of Rap It Up! at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville, wowed the crowd and led a CDF staffer to proclaim…| children's books by the weatherfords
Stories about missed opportunities, second chances, mistakes made and learned, Someone In Time is a masterpiece made up of several short, unforgettable time-travel romances.| The Keysmash Blog
Marginalized & diverse authors now more than ever need all the support they can get! According to Publishers Weekly summer 2025 Financial Report, sales of Young Adult Fiction “inched up only 0.1%” despite an estimated over 2.0 million copies sold. If you are able to financially you should be prioritizing POC + BIPOC and marginalized… Continue reading How Pre-Orders Support Diverse Authors & 3 Ways You Can Help As A Reader| The Booked Shelf
As of June 10, Tashie Bhuiyan through Instagram the cover to her first speculative YA romance novel titled Right As Rain, which is set to be published in 2026! It follows a Desi girl named Megh liv…| The Booked Shelf
Alive and Beating Author: Rebecca Wolf Genre: Literary Fiction Publication Date: March 11, 2025 Publisher: Arbitrary Press Thank you to Rebecca Wolf for sending me a copy of this book in exchange f…| Leah's Books
Hi! I took the last few Tuesdays off, and have been prioritizing my health and really focusing on relaxation. This week’s topic came from Joanne @ Portobello Book Blog, and its about books with hon…| Leah's Books
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club Author: Gloria Chao Genre: Cozy Mystery Publication Date: June 24, 2025 Publisher: MIRA Series: Hu Done It #1 Thank you to NetGalley and MIRA for providing me with an …| Leah's Books
I’m glad that May was an easier month for me, because it gave me some power to get through the stressful month of June. I spent a lot of time preparing for and having procedures, getting bloodwork,…| Leah's Books
In 1995, my first book, Juneteenth Jamboree, was released by Lee and Low Books. At the time, it was the first and only children’s book on the first African-American holiday. I did not imagine…| children's books by the weatherfords
I am so moved (excuse the pun) that WHEN I MOVE was chosen for the Horn Book summer reading list and that WHIRLIGIGS: THE WONDROUS WINDMILLS OF VOLLIS SIMPSON’S IMAGINATION has been nominated for the 2026 North Carolina Children’s Book Award.. Jeffery and I are both stoked that RAP IT UP!–our first authorial collaboration–received a […]| children's books by the weatherfords
My Name is Emilia del Valle Author: Isabel Allende Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: May 6, 2025 Publisher: Ballantine Books Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for providing me w…| Leah's Books
It’s spring time 😄, which I’m happy for (despite suffering from allergy and sinus problems) since that means things are in bloom, outside is looking pretty, it’s getting warmer, and my houseplants …| Zezee With Books
Blood on Her Tongue Author: Johanna van Veen Genre: Horror Publication Date: March 25, 2025 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing me an ARC of th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
WHEN I MOVE, my upcoming book for the youngest readers. releases April 29, 2025. Illustrated by Alea Marley, this picture book will get kids moving and imagining! Bouncy rhymes will inspire little …| children's books by the weatherfords
Hello everyone! This week is a Halloween freebie and I’m really excited to see what everyone’s creative brains came up with. I’m going to focus my list on the spooky and even slightly scary books t…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if, instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Th…| Leah's Books
August has been hot and humid here in New York, just like it has been basically everywhere. I’ve still been spending a lot of time inside the house, but lately I have had fatigue that is off the ch…| Leah's Books
Immortal Dark Author: Tigest Girma Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Hachette Audio Series: Immortal Dark Trilogy #1 Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for provid…| Leah's Books
Mistress of Lies Author: KM Enright Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: August 13, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Series: The Age of Blood #1 Thank you to Orbit and Angela Man for sending me an ARC of this boo…| Leah's Books
Between Dragons and Their Wrath Author: Devin Madson Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 27, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Series: Shattered Kingdom Trilogy #1 Thank you to NetGalley for providing me wit…| Leah's Books
The Phoenix Keeper Author: S.A. MacLean Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: August 13, 2024 Publisher: Orbit Thank you to Orbit, NetGalley, and Angela Man for providing me with a copy of this ARC in e…| Leah's Books
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man Author: Emmanuel Acho Genre: Nonfiction/Social Sciences Publication Date: November 10, 2020 Publisher: Macmillan Audio ★★★★★ “You cannot fix a problem y…| Leah's Books
Diving deeper into Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad, an authentic portrayal of Muslim immigrant experiences.| The Keysmash Blog
Hello bookish friends! 🌱✨ I’m back with a TBR list on the blog! I’ve been taking my time with reading books this year and haven’t established a set reading list during the last fe…| 24hryabookblog
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means—time for another Top Ten Tuesday post! This week’s prompt comes from Cathy @ What Cathy Read Next, and I’m already excited to hop around and see what ever…| Leah's Books
Castle of the Cursed Author: Romina Garber Genre: Fantasy Publication Date: July 30, 2024 Publisher: Wednesday Books Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and Macmillan Audio for providing me wi…| Leah's Books
Benji Zeb is a Ravenous Werewolf Author: Deke Moulton Genre: MG Fantasy Publication Date: July 2, 2024 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada …| Leah's Books
Flawlessly intriguing, intense and riveting, Where Sleeping Girls Lie explores painful truths about girlhood, rape culture, and misogyny.| The Keysmash Blog
Book adaptations are these days seeming less like a rarity, but especially in Young Adult there seems to be a constant flux when it comes to the genres we see mostly on screen ― the late 200’…| 24hryabookblog
A swooning epic romance , This Is How You Lose The Time War is a story about a forbidden love that literally withstands the tests of time.| The Keysmash Blog
