This historical fiction graphic novel, Hoops by Matt Tavares, follows the story of a girl’s basketball team in the 1970’s as they fight for the same treatment that the boy’s team receives. Based on the true story of a high school girl’s team, Matt Tavares shares this story with simple, yet creative graphics that readers…
Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein is a puzzle-solving, game-lovers prequel to the beloved Mr. Lemoncello book series. Readers will meet Mr. Lemoncello when he was a young kid and they will meet the people who influenced him to become the man he is today. This title was a great read and was…
The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf is about a refugee boy who is new to the class. It is a book about kindness and the impact one person can have on another person’s life. This is a great book to use as a springboard to discuss racism and the…
Framed! by James Ponti is the first book in a series of crime-solving adventures with 12-year-old Florian Bates, a secret member of the FBI. This fun story focuses on an art heist as we get to know our main character and his best friend, This fantastic book is the mystery title I selected for my…
This Legend of Brightblade book review includes my thoughts and potential discussion questions about this fantasy graphic novel. This delightful fantasy novel includes magic, unique characters, and an epic battle of musical proportions. I chose The Legend of Brightblade for my kid’s graphic novel online book club in 2023. This post contains affiliate links. Read…
Freestyle by Gale Galligan is a graphic novel about finding your own voice and appreciating what makes you unique. This book is also a great look at navigating friendships in middle school. I chose Freestyle for my kid’s graphic novel online book club in 2023. I have to say that this was one of the…
It’s always been a goal for me to keep FUN in our homeschool. That’s not to say that there have never been hard days or struggles, but I love experimenting with different ways to make learning fun. Whether it is a good book party or a history field trip, I love adventure. And when we’re…
