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Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

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A three for one deal

Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders by Sarah Prager

Cinderelliot: A Scrumptious Fairytale by Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson

Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone by Robb Pearlman (

May 16, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

These titles, Kind Like Marsha: Learning from LGBTQ+ Leaders by Sarah Prager (and illustrated by Cheryl Thuesday), Cinderelliot: A Scrumptious Fairytale by Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson (illustrated by Stephanie Laberis) and Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone by Robb Pearlman (illustrated by Eda Kaban) are the perfect trio. Each one different, but each dealing with the themes of GLBTQ+ movers and shakers, being yourself and the “should” and “should nots” when it comes to toys, games, playing and more. They are clever, but not […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Cheryl Thuesday, Eda Kaban, Fairy Tales, LGBTQ, Mark Ceilley, Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Rachel Smoka-Richardson, retelling fairy tales, Robb Pearlman, Sarah Prager, Social Themes, Stephanie Laberis

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:232 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Cooking/Food, Fiction, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Cheryl Thuesday, Eda Kaban, Fairy Tales, LGBTQ, Mark Ceilley, Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson, Rachel Smoka-Richardson, retelling fairy tales, Robb Pearlman, Sarah Prager, Social Themes, Stephanie Laberis ·
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Explore, embrace, experience

You Are Here by Zach Manbeck

May 16, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The publisher description of You Are Here by Zach Manbeck says it all: Encourages children to explore the world around them, embrace opportunities, and experience life as an adventure. And we have seen this story before. There is really little to nothing that is new to say. However, Manbeck has illustrations that make this story interesting and have a bit of a kick. And while having a classic look and feel to them, they are also making it new and fresh. The art reminded me […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Fiction, Health Tagged With: Emotions & Feelings, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes, Zach Manbeck

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:229 · Genres: Children's Books, Fiction, Health · Tags: Emotions & Feelings, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes, Zach Manbeck ·
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I can’t do this book justice, so just read it and ignore my review

The Greatest Song of All: How Isaac Stern United the World to Save Carnegie Hall by Megan Hoyt

May 13, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Greatest Song of All: How Isaac Stern United the World to Save Carnegie Hall by Megan Hoyt was not only a good story, but an exciting look at the history of this country, music, and Carnegie Hall itself. Long story short, when the area around the hall was being purchased up to be tore down to renovate and reinvite the city, one man stood up and said, “Hey! Not cool dude!” Okay, he was a bit more eloquent than that, but that was his […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern, Katie Hickey., Megan Hoyt, music, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:226 · Genres: Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern, Katie Hickey., Megan Hoyt, music, Social Themes ·
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Put your SPF 5000 on and hit the beach

Vampire Vacation by Laura Lavoie

May 13, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Okay, I admit, Vampire Vacation is a little cheesy. But it is a fun and adorable cheesy! The idea of “trying something new” has been done before, but the twist is that this time Fang (a young, sassy vampire boy) wants his parents to try something new. Which is, not to take the same old family trip to Transylvania (even though the brochure promises it never gets old, Fang disagrees). Even with the several false starts in the attempts by Fang in Laura Lavoie’s picture […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction Tagged With: family, Laura Lavoie, Micah Player, situations, Social Themes, vacation, vampires

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:224 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction · Tags: family, Laura Lavoie, Micah Player, situations, Social Themes, vacation, vampires ·
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Strap on your tiara and wear your pirate sword

Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty

May 13, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Beautiful by Stacy McAnulty was published around 2016. “Back in the day” when books for girl power were still somewhat new. Therefore, reading this gem now feels a little cliched. However, it is still relevant and a kick-butt tale. This dual aspect made me think I would love to see the reverse side of the story for boys. Have him “be tough” as he gently plays with a doll. Or “proper attire” and is in top hat and tails (of course, if he/they wish to have […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: Concepts, girls, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes, Stacy McAnulty

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:221 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: Concepts, girls, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Social Themes, Stacy McAnulty ·
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Sssshhh! It’s a secret!

Secret Schools: True Stories of the Determination to Learn by Heather Camlot

May 12, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

If it had not been for a secret schooling system, we would not have had Marie Currie or Janusz Korczak (born Henryk Goldszmit). If it had not been for secret schooling, Japanese immigrants and their decedents would have lost their language and culture in Brazil. If it had not been for secret schooling in a South African prison, the man that would become of the first elected black leader of the country, Nelson Mandela, would probably have not been. If it had not been for […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Education, Erin Taniguchi, Heather Camlot, schooling, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR14 Review No:219 · Genres: Children's Books, Non-Fiction · Tags: Education, Erin Taniguchi, Heather Camlot, schooling, Social Themes ·
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