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Category Archives: Teen
Flygirl
Flygirl by Sherri Smith For our next African-American history month selection, we’re staying in Louisiana. Ida Mae Jones learned to fly with her daddy, in a small plane, dusting crops. As World War II begins, Ida finds herself wanting to … Continue reading
Ninth Ward
Ninth Ward is a small book of exquisite beauty. A stark contrast to all the epic stories out there these days, Ninth Ward gives us a mere ten days with our characters: the days immediately prior to Hurricane Katrina, through … Continue reading
Betsy’s Wedding
Sometimes, an author should know when to call it a day. Sometimes, you stop the story before the end. This is one of those final books in a series where you sort of wish you hadn’t gone this far. But … Continue reading
Betsy and the Great World
This book went straight over my head when I was young. Oh I was a good reader and a smart kid, but whoa. Although honestly, who wouldn’t be thrown for a loop? We leave Betsy right after her graduation. We … Continue reading
Betsy and Joe
Folks, I don’t think I can get through this without any spoilers, even in the content section, so skip this post if you really don’t want to know. So, my adult take on this book? It completely unsettled me. Up … Continue reading
Betsy was a Junior
At this point those of you who are walking down memory lane with me are most likely chomping at the bit. Where’s Joe? I know you’re asking. How can a character so important he rates his own title billing (coming … Continue reading
Betsy in Spite of Herself
After her social whirlwind of Freshman year, Betsy is determined to recapture her skills as a writer. But socially, she’s still trying to figure out who she is. As with many teens, she’s certain that she would be better liked … Continue reading
Heaven to Betsy
As much as I love the early Betsy-Tacy books, my heart truly belongs to the high school. Heaven to Betsy marks the girls’ freshman year at Deep Valley High and what a year it is! Betsy immediately takes up with … Continue reading
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Quick Pick Picture Book- The Latke Who Wouldn’t Stop Screaming
You would scream too, wouldn’t you, if you were dropped in sizzling oil to be fried? If everywhere you went others refused to understand you? If you felt as if you didn’t have a proper home? If someone was prepared … Continue reading
Esperanza Rising
Esperanza Rising is the story of a girl who loses everything, her father, her home, her life of luxury and her dreams of the future. When tragedy strikes, Esperanza and her mother find that their only hope is to leave … Continue reading
