I read this in honor of the movie coming out. Fairly cute, think I will enjoy the movie.

The Book With No Pictures for a Slightly Older Crowd.

This book made me cry more than once. If you are not already familiar with colorism, read this book. Read it if you are, as well. There are so many beautiful children like Genesis out there. I could relate to the list of reasons to hate myself as well. It was just...so good.

Oh, my heart. This book is so good, about such hard topics, but absolutely a must have for all libraries. Someone like Della or Suki is in your community, your classroom, your library.

I'm not sure I had ever read a book before where "big boobs" were the main issue. Now, I happen to know that Greer's size isn't as big as things can get, but when I was in high school? I probably would have been shocked. I did enjoy Greer's emotional journey over the course of the story, and I believed in Jackson's interest in her. I would like a follow-up story about Quin, Jackson's little sister, who definitely has a lot going on in her head. I think my favorite part was the volleyball team, and how it helped Greer feel differently about herself. Honorable mention to any part with Maggie.

A very cute romance involving Twitter, app creation, food, baking blogs, and swim team/private school antics. I really enjoyed this as a slice of life general romance.

Who doesn't love a book about magical orphanages? When Linus Baker is rocked out of his routine by being sent to a classified orphanage on a remote island, he discovers all the color he has been missing. I hope to be as good with children someday as Arthur and Linus are. I also really, really, have a soft spot for Lucy. That child stole the show for me.

This would be an excellent candidate for the Alex Award.

Oh, how I cried. I love King so much.

King's brother died suddenly, and it's changed the whole family dynamic. His brother told him something shortly before he died, and that's been weighing on King. Also, his brother is now a dragonfly and he wants to find him to bring him back. Add in a former friend named Sandy, who has gone missing, and it's a story that will touch your heart and break it.

Omar's story of life in a refugee camp (Dadaab) with his brother Hassan and guardian Fatuma. I feel like this book does an excellent job of showing the moments of happiness and despair, how different people react when you are somewhere that is supposed to be temporary for years. It also has an excellent after word, and will hopefully inspire people to help refugees in their area.