This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
Briseis is a black teenage girl who can control and grow plants, often unintentionally. She is also invulnerable to poisons. She can roll around in Poison Ivy and not break out in a rash or even itch. She can drink straight poison or inject it into her veins and not be harmed. She is adopted, and … [Read more]
Parasite by Mira Grant
A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease. We owe our good health to a humble parasite - a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the tapeworm protects us from illness, boosts our immune system - even … [Read more]
The Other Ones by Jamesie Fournier
CBR15Passport own I started Jamesie Fournier’s book, The Other Ones, a few times, and it finally stuck a few weeks ago. It took me that long to figure out what I wanted to say about it. I think that while this is a good book, it is not easy, and can be a bit slow at times. And the illustrations … [Read more]
How to Write a Poem by Kwame Alexander and Deanna Nikaido
CBR15Passport own April is poetry month and if you want to know how to write a poem How to Write a Poem, book might help. Or not. But either way, this is a nice book. The entire book is one poem, yet it flows as a picture book prose format. There is a lot happening and that is shown by lots of … [Read more]
Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss by Azam Mahdavi
CBR15Passport Author Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss is first, a sad book. Second, it is a hopeful book. And finally, it is a sweet story, but has some bitterness too, but not in a “bad way.” The narrator of the story is dealing with the loss of their mother. The story starts with the … [Read more]
Challah Day by Charlotte Offsay
CBR15Passport New Author From kneading dough to gathering with family, we have a Challah Day. What is Challah? It is a bread for the Friday night Shabbat dinner. I did not know this, but learned about it, the culture of the family and the fun and love this family has in Charlotte Offsay’s story. … [Read more]
