Book Review by Cris Rhodes Review Source: Latinxs in Kid Lit Book Author: A recipient of a Pura Belpré honor, Alexandra Diaz’s The Only Road is chilling and heart-wrenching in the best possible way. From the moment that Jaime’s beloved cousin Miguel is killed by a local gang, the Alphas, it is evident that this book […]
Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia
Reviewed by Katie Seitz Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: In Colombia, internal conflict between paramilitaries and guerrilla groups ebbs and flows, exacerbated by political upheaval and the drug trade. In the north of Colombia, in a rural area controlled mainly by paramilitaries, and still under threat of violence and repression, a former schoolteacher […]
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Review Source: READING (AS)(I)AN AMERICAN Book Author: Note: I read this book as part of the #DiversityDecBingo reading challenge. You can find out more about it here. My Summary: Aristotle and Dante are as different as night and day. Aristotle envies Dante’s talents, confidence, and openness. He feels inferior. He feels lonely. He feels lost. However, when they […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6