The Story Spectator

Stories are magical, for both the young and old. Here you can find book reviews for specific age groups, topics, or learning experiences. There are also booklists and lesson ideas for educators, librarians, and families.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

The Year I Flew Away: Haitian voices of magical realism

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 The Year I Flew Away is a middle grade historical fiction novel by Marie Arnold.   In it the reader meets 10 year old Gabrielle who lives ...
Friday, February 18, 2022

How to Become a Planet: removing the stigma of mental illness

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How I Became a Planet is a middle grade, realistic fiction novel by Nicole Melleby .  The main character is Pluto, a 7th grader, who is on ...

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: Asian-American activism begins

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  From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement by Paula Yoo is an...
Thursday, February 17, 2022

Violets are Blue: a middle grade story of family secrets

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Violets are Blue by Barbara Dee is a poignant look at how one middle schooler, Wren, tries to deal with her family drama by escaping into ...
Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Lemon Drop Falls: "Brave the Sour to Taste the Sweet"

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Lemon Drop Falls is a middle grades chapter book by debut author,  Heather Clark .   Morgan's mom always had a plan for everything.  Ex...
Monday, February 14, 2022

Me (Moth): a journey of grounding effervescence

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 Me (Moth) a young adult debut by Amber McBride is a haunting story told in verse about two teens, Moth and Sina.  Moth loses her entire f...
Sunday, February 13, 2022

106 Kindness Books & Activities for Elementary & Middle Grades

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  The month of February is dedicated to friendship, kindness, empathy and love.  When I was curating the book display for my students across...
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