Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

“You’re a creep. And to be honest, you kinda like being a creep…Don’t you?” — Phantom of the Opera YA Graphic Novel Romance Retelling!

Please Be My Star by Victoria Grace Elliott

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Please Be My Star is a YA romance retelling of Phantom of the Opera, with Erika being a shy, self-described creepy teenage girl and Christian being a handsome popular guy. Erika has moved to a new school and decides she wants to write and direct a one act play as part of the One-Act Stage Festival. She ends up with Christian, handsome, charming, and upright, as the star of her play. He’s enthusiastic about the role and his friends join as actors and tech for […]

Yummy yummy yum, in my tummy tummy tum…with a side order of history

Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott

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Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott (author and illustrator) is an amazingly fun book. However, it can be a little dense at times and therefore, is not a quick read. It is a treat for the budding chef/pastry lover and an amazing addition for the classroom to help teach history so it is relatable. From cookies, cakes, pies, gummies and more, you get all the treats!  Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments is book two (or the companion) graphic novel (where things […]



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