Secrets of the Apple Tree
In Secrets of the Apple Tree, written by Carron Brown and illustrated by Alyssa Nassner, the reader is invited to exercise their power of observation to discover the wonders hidden Read more...
A Library Book for Bear
This is a story about irritable Bear and his first trip to the library. Bear has never been to a library, and he does not want to go. One day Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 13, 2017
I Dissent
The story shines most when showing both girls and boys what it looks like to have strength, determination, and grace in the face of adversity: specifically, Ruth's moments in court. Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 4, 2016
For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story
Famous teen activist for children's and women's rights, Malala Yousafzai, didn't just fall into activism, she was thrust into it. In a show of defiance, Malala attended school in the Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 10, 2016
Anything but Ordinary Addie : the True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic
The shared history of magic and showmanship has long included the stories of men, most famously Harry Houdini and PT Barnum, but some readers may be surprised to know that Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on September 10, 2016