It Started With Goodbye by Christina June

Hi everyone, this week’s review is a teen read I finished not too long ago. I had initially planned a few others to tag along with this story but I thought I should let this lovely story about a young teenager who has a passion for graphic design speak its own truth…

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All About The Arts This May

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Hi everyone, this merry month of May I’ll be taking you and your tween into the world of The Arts. What I mean by The Arts are the main three hobbies that fill the lives of tweens and teens in those early years; music, painting and drawing, and the performing arts. If this has made you curious, join me below to find out more…

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Books I Read After Watching the Netflix version

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Hi everyone, this week’s post is a booklist of titles that I read after I watched the Netflix version. Yes, I know, not the best first impression from a librarian, but at times, binge-watching a funny series or escaping into a movie keeps the heart warm. So, if you’re interested to see which titles ended up on this list, press below…

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Let’s talk Bookish this April

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Hi everyone, this wonderful month of April sees autumn gusts blowing our way down here in Auckland! I thought long and hard before I decided to embark on a Bookish theme for you all. If all works out well with my coursework, there might even be some good news around the corner. So, if you want to know a bit more about the selections on offer for your bookish treats, click below to find out more…

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Wild Bird by Wendelin Van Draanen

Hi friends, this week’s teen review is of a book I never expected from this author. I had read most of her tween titles and was pleasantly surprised when I found this one day on a shelf in the library. Van Draanen had me intrigued from the beginning with this teen story of hers. Hope to see you below!

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Stories on Survival this March

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Hi everyone, I hope everyone is enjoying the year so far. March brings cooler days here in Auckland as summer changes to autumn. This month’s theme is survival and the stories I’ve chosen have some amazing characters that overcome mostly physical challenges but… I’ll let you have a look below to see if it’s what you were expecting.

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A Quartet of Teen Reads set in Asia

Hi everyone, this post is for all you lovers of teen fiction. I had read only a handful of YA fiction that looked suitable for this post so I ended up digging around for a few more. I hope you enjoy the short reviews I have in store for you below featuring some awesome characters and their adventures in amazing Asian cities…

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Celebrating stories set in Asia this February

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Hi everyone, this February we’ll be reading around the largest continent: Asia. Since my interest in diverse reads took off recently, I found that I had collected quite a collection of reads set in Asian countries. Finding ones appropriate for younger readers while knowing the grown ups might want an adult story or two kept me occupied with a large stack of reads over the Christmas break!! So, friends, press further for more info…

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The Ethan I was Before by Ali Standish

Hi everyone, I hope you all are keeping warm over there in the north. The heat is fairly bearable down here, especially if you live close to a beach. I managed to dip my toes in recently and found the cooler sea waves refreshing after a week of completing assignments indoors!! The title I’m reviewing this week is a teen title I found myself drawn towards. I hope you enjoy it!!

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Welcome to January 2025!!

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Hi friends, salutations and welcome to the year 2025!! I’m hoping everyone had a great time with their friends and family over the holidays. Mum and I enjoyed time with the family and even managed to watch a few fireworks on New Year’s Eve!! This month’s blog posts will be a mixed collection of reviews. To find out more about them, press below and your efforts will surely be rewarded…

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