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Dream Ride: Tia Isa Wants a Car | Masala Reader
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Dream Ride: Tia Isa Wants a Car. Tia Isa Wants A Car. By Meg Medina/Illustrated by Claudio Muñoz. Level: Picture book/ages 5-up. About a year ago, having been newly appointed to ALA’s Amelia Bloomer Project. I was on the lookout for picture books with feminist themes. For ABP, it was relatively easier to find YA books that highlighted feminism. But finding picture books with significant. Reflect empowerment, but also be age-appropriate. Which was personally recommended to me by Raquel Matos. Tia Isa̵...
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Dear Teen Me… | Masala Reader
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Dear Teen Me…. Eds E Kristin Anderson and Miranda Kenneally. Published by Zest Books (distr. by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). Finished book kindly provided for review by publisher. Zest Books just published a terrific anthology of letters written by authors to their teen selves. The writers don’t hold back and many of their revelations are gruesomely honest, filled with heartbreak, longing, humor, but overall, hope for the future. Readers can also see more teen letters at the Dear Teen Me. I decided to wri...
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Review Policy | Masala Reader
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The theme of my blog is based around multiculturalism, which means I am primarily interested in reviewing books featuring main characters and settings from diverse cultures. I focus on children’s and young adult literature for ages 0-18. However, I am open to reviewing adult titles with possible appeal for teens. I will not be reviewing self-published materials at this time. Click to email (Opens in new window). Share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window).
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Cybils 2012 Book App Finalists! | Masala Reader
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Cybils 2012 Book App Finalists! The Cybils 2012 Finalists were announced on January 1, 2013. After going through a hefty list of over 80 submissions, the Cybils book apps committee. 2012 Cybils Book App Finalists. Furry Fliers of the Night. Written by Mary Kay Carson; created by Ellen Jacob; developed by Bookerella and Story Worldwide. Excellent interactive design expertly melded with engaging non-fiction content made Bats! Furry Fliers of the Night! Bing-wen, an artistic rabbit living in ancient China, ...
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