The October Mentor Text Author Study looks at Margarita Engle’s latest picture book about pianist Teresa Carreño. Celebrating Latinx Heritage!
Click the book cover to read the post. Happy writing!

It is what it is. GOOD TROUBLE!
NO VOICE TOO SMALL got a star 🌟 from Kirkus Reviews! Click on the picture to read the review.
Thank you to the wonderful words by Nikki Grimes, Carole Boston Weatherford, Traci Sorell, Charles Waters, Hena Khan, Janet Wong, Joseph Bruchac,Guadalupe Garcia McCall, Andrea J. Loney, Lesléa Newman, Greg Neri, S. Bear Bergman, and Fiona Morris. And to Charlesbridge Publishing, our editor Karen Boss and Literary Agent Emily Mitchell who represented us in this project.
We can’t wait to share this book with readers of all ages!
ALL THE FEELS! Check out this video review of NO VOICE TOO SMALL by Kirsten Williams Larson.🎤 Empower youth. They are are our future and our hope.
Check out other reviews by Kirsten on her YouTube channel where she dives deep into nonfiction books. Excuse me while I grab a tissue. 😭
This month I discussed informational picture books and looked at at Give Me Back My Bones by Kim Norman, illustrated by Bob Kolar over at the Reading for Research blog. What a fun read!
Coming this October: Picture Book Summit – all the content of a conference, in the comfort of your home! I took a look at the books by this year’s presenters. First up is author Samantha Berger.
Register here for Picture Book Summit 2019. See you there!
In this month’s Reading for Research Author Study I took a look at picture books by Ashley Spires. She is one witty woman!
Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday pick is UNDER MY HIJAB.
Written by: Hena Khan
Illustrated by: Aaliya Jaleel
Publisher: Lee & Low Books, February 5, 2019
Suitable for ages: 5-8
Themes/Topics: hijab fashion, modern Muslim women,
Brief Synopsis: UNDER MY HIJAB is w
Why I like this book: Hena Khan’s story is for anyone curious about modern Muslim women who choose to wear a hijab.
Most often women cover their hair, ears, and neck but to show just how individual that choice is, the cool artist aunt covers her hair and ears pinned with a handmade jewel. Illustrator
At the end of the book, the author shares the cultural and religious significance of wearing the headcover.
I read the ARC for this review. UNDER MY HIJAB would be a great addition to the home, school, and library.
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To read lots more Perfect Picture Book Friday reviews visit author Susanna Hill’s blog.
Happy reading!
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The publisher sent a copy for me to review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
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Giveaway ends January 09, 2018.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
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