Hi everyone, this first post is a review of a book I found quite recently. Now, even though I was born in the 1970’s, I did grow up hearing music from the previous two decades or so. So when I found this awesome story featuring the music from the sensational Beatles I was intrigued. If you feel the same way, why not press below to find out about this read…
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
Hi friends, here is my last post for April. Winter is not too far along now here in Auckland. I hope you enjoyed last week’s personal post about my life in Zambia during my childhood. This last post is a review about a book I had heard about but didn’t read until recently. This biographical junior read is about an actual young African teenager who was inspired to do more for his family and community.
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Tween 9/11 stories that moved me
Hi everyone, this week I’m featuring a short selection of tween reads that touch on an event that has shaped our world in the last few decades and its impact on the young people today, especially those who identify as Muslims. I’m talking about the events that transpired on that fateful day on September 11th, 2001. Some of the titles I have selected for this week talk about the lives of Muslim tweens during that time…
Continue reading “A selection of poignant reads”Contemporary Muslim tween reads to enjoy
Hi everyone, this first week we’ll be dipping into a book list of seven reads celebrating Muslim tweens. The tweens in this book list are mostly young girls who showcase unique personalities along with a rich and diverse Muslim culture. I hope you enjoy this booklist as I had to do a bit of research to find stories that included tweens from different locations around the world. Enjoy your reading!!
Continue reading “Contemporary Muslim tween reads to enjoy”How to judge books based on their first chapter
Hi everyone, welcome to this year’s first bookish advice post. In this post I’ll be inviting you to a somewhat controversial topic among us librarians: judging books! If I recall, I’ve spent a post explaining how I judge on the covers, well, this post will elaborate how I judge based on their first chapters as well. So, if you want to find out what this librarian is going on about, you’re going to have to press the button below…
Continue reading “How to judge books based on their first chapter”My favourite Australian tween reads
Hi everyone, this first booklist is going to feature a selection of my favourite Australian tween reads. I think I’ve featured a few of these before in older posts. Maybe the reason I keep coming back to them means they have more than what’s just on the cover! So, friends, are you ready to sample some interesting contemporary tween reads? Well, what are you waiting for, press the button below to start your journey…
Continue reading “My favourite Australian tween reads”A selection of contemporary tween migrant reads
Hi everyone, this first week will feature a booklist post of contemporary migrant reads that I have enjoyed over the last few years. The main characters in these reads are a group of strong, courageous, and diverse young people who deserve to have their names highlighted here!! So, if you want to find out who they are, press the button below and enjoy reading this post…
Continue reading “A selection of contemporary tween migrant reads”My Favourite “Last” Lines
Hi everyone, I hope this month has been treating you well. It’s been a bit busy at work with many events and changes. This week is a personal post that is a little bit out of the ordinary. I had planned some time ago to share my favourite quotes but I realised there are many blogs out there with such content, so I decided to share my top seven ‘last’ quotes instead. For a bit more of an explanation click the button below…
Continue reading “My Favourite “Last” Lines”My favourite seasonal tween reads
Hi friends, this first week’s post will bring you a booklist of my favourite seasonal tween reads! Here you will be treated to a selection of titles that showcase the different seasons and feature a cast of characters that you could possibly fall in love with. So, if you’re ready, go ahead and press the button below…
Continue reading “My favourite seasonal tween reads”A pair of summery reads
Hi everyone, I hope you all up in the US and UK are enjoying your summer!! My sister’s little ones will be looking forward to their summer holidays with lots of fun stuff and activities. So, to help you all celebrate your summer holidays, this week’s post will feature a pair of books that have a summery feel to it… of sorts… you’re going to have to click the button to find out now!!
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Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 