Hi everyone, this third week of April I thought you would enjoy an historical read of sorts. If you guessed that the Green Gables part of it had caught my interest, then you are absolutely correct. Why not settle down with a warm drink to truly dig into this review…
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An award-winning diverse teen read
Hi everyone, this week’s review is a teen read that had caught my attention when I was diving into the world of diverse reads, especially those written by Meg Medina. Although this was one of her earlier works for teens, it sure packed a punch with it’s award-winning story line. Hope you find it as interesting as I did!!
Continue reading “An award-winning diverse teen read”Through the mirror door by Sarah Baker
Hi everyone, this month marks the beginning of the autumn season here in New Zealand. I thought a good way to start off the season was with a mysterious ghostly sort of tale. Do you dare venture in…
Continue reading “Through the mirror door by Sarah Baker”Welcome to April 2024…
Hi everyone, this month of April is a mixed bag of posts as I’m still in recovery from my surgery. Apologies in advance if it might be a bit boring as I’m working on some ideas while trying to rest up as much as possible. So, if you are so inclined to find out what I have in store for you, press the button below to venture ahead…
Continue reading “Welcome to April 2024…”A booklist of reads based on actual events

I hope everyone is enjoying the month of March so far. My recovery is slow but steady. I’m hoping to start work in the next few days, so fingers crossed friends! This week’s bookish post will feature a selection of tween and teen reads based on actual events from history or from the author’s life. Are you keen to find out more??
Continue reading “A booklist of reads based on actual events”Five Favourite Tween Reads from the natural world

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is looking forward to the middling month of March. Down here in NZ, autumn is about to start as the days get slightly cooler and shorter. This week’s post, as my title suggests, is a booklist of my all-time favourite tween reads from the natural world. These five are quite unique for me, and to find out why, you’re going to have to press the button below…
Continue reading “Five Favourite Tween Reads from the natural world”A trio of LGBTQI Teen Graphics
Hi everyone, I thought I’d give you a short post this week of a trio of graphics I found recently. The three titles I ended up reading were quite interesting reads, but then, that’s my opinion. Why don’t you read further and find out for yourself…
Continue reading “A trio of LGBTQI Teen Graphics”Ana on the edge by A. J. Sass
Hi everyone, this week’s review post is quite special to me. It’s a book that I found quite recently and one I didn’t expect to have an impact on me until I finished it. LGBTQI themes are more prevalent now in MG fiction and this one is a shining example of an exemplary title that touches on a myriad of such issues. Shall we delve further and find out more…
Continue reading “Ana on the edge by A. J. Sass”A selection of Rainbow Reads for Tweens

Hi everyone, this first week of February celebrates the beginning of my month dedicated to ‘Rainbow Reads’. This booklist post will feature a selection of tween reads with characters who will keep you entertained and reading well into the night…
Continue reading “A selection of Rainbow Reads for Tweens”Celebrating Rainbow Reads this February
Hi everyone, it’s Pride month here in New Zealand and we’re celebrating the LGBTQI community in Auckland Libraries!! To reflect the work we do and the commitment my team and I put in every year I thought I’d do my bit and showcase Rainbow Reads on my blog this month!!
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