If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel, especially in the US or Canada; or if you’ve ever eaten at a Hot Shoppes, Big Boy, or Roy Rogers; or if you’ve ever drunk an A&W root beer, you’ve been touched directly or indirectly by the legendary Bill Marriott. Success Is Never Final is one of the…
This Team Is Ruining My Life (Steve Dangle Glynn)
Okay, full disclosure: I had only actually watched a handful of Steve Dangle's YouTube videos before I read this book. But if you've loved the Leafs for as long as you can remember, that won't matter. You'll still want to carve out some time to dive into This Team Is Ruining My Life (But I…
A Monster Like Me (Wendy S. Swore)
It’s really hard to put on your best face when all you want to do is hide it from everyone. It’s even harder when you’re the new kid in school. For a story full of acceptance, inclusion, and heart, pick up A Monster Like Me. 1. If my students take anything away from this…
Potion Masters #2: The Transparency Tonic (Frank L. Cole)
Happy 2019, Squinks! I’m so happy to be able to start off this new year again with a great middle-grade novel. Potion Masters #2 is out, and it’s got everything we loved about the first book and more! 1. Brewing whiz Gordy Stitser and his friends, Adilene and Max, are back for more adventures…
You Go First (Erin Entrada Kelly)
If anyone needs a reminder that one person can make a difference in the life of another, this is the book for you. Kelly’s sweet story will touch young and old alike. 1. Charlotte and Ben are two average middle-schoolers trying to get through life that’s recently thrown them a few curve balls. It’s…
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