Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

I couldn't put this book down, after a rather hesitant start the story took off and remained reliably well formed with magic, adventure and emotional twists and turns.  It was part love story, part fairy tale and part bildungsroman with plenty of action for even the most resistant fantasy readers to find enjoyment in it.  Peak at the trailer on the authors website.

When Marian Sang, by Pam Munoz Ryan

I used this biography in a library program today (involving karaoke) and am once again impressed by its beauty.  The story is an amazing tale of success and triumph in the face of unfairness and adversity, which always has a powerful effect on an audience.  A classic to enjoy and learn from again and again.  Thank you Pam Munoz Ryan!

Book Trailer: Vote For Me! by Ben Clayton

Donkey vs. Elephant, who will win? I've been realizing that I love book trailers.....here's another new one.
Vote For Me! Teaser from Kids Can Press on Vimeo.