libscote's Reviews (6.4k)

This is a enjoyable story about a kid and his family and friend's quest to host the first Pride event in their small hometown. It's about a mayor so focused on not having disagreement in her village that she silences anyone who disagrees with her, not realizing it's why people are turning against her. It's about coming out when it's safe for you to do so, and respecting when it isn't safe for someone yet. Pretty powerful.

I feel like I learned a lot about what someone might experience living off the grid on Navajo land, especially what someone who follows the Navajo ways of life experiences. I very much enjoyed learning about it, and looking at the glossary, which I appreciate the author including. The author's note at the end was very helpful as well.

Combine Robin Hood with the Crusades and you've got a rollicking fun book that helps you learn a little bit about history. 

This is an emotional story about a girl who wants to know more about her dad before she gets adopted by her stepfather. Ties to the local wrestling scene abound, as well as good friendships. Things don't end entirely happily, but it sounds like a peace might have been found. 

A cute story about friends and experiencing their first outdoor sleepover.

I don't think this one was for me. A little too slow and a little too unresolved. 

What if women became dragons, and we all just tried to ignore it? We just pushed it down, and never talked about women's pain or anger or fear? Certainly out of the question! I liked this book a lot. 

A bit more pageant/double-dutch focused than I expected, but honestly, I think the look at girlhood between this book and now aren't that different. They would probably talk a bit more about guns and climate change now, I suppose. 

This book is so powerful and just a great look at a kid growing up and wanting to offer something rather than always being given opportunities.

This book has so many good things in it. Elizabeth Zott is a scientist who falls in love with Calvin Evans, a man who loves her for her mind, not her beauty. Elizabeth and Calvin have differing ideas about marriage and children but love sees them through until a sad accident one day. There is lots of quirkiness and joy in this book. There is love, there is rowing, there is science, there is cooking, there is public television. I love it all.