Pam Muñoz Ryan. Excellent school-wide author study potential, as Muñoz Ryan has written picture books, early readers, and novels. Her novels span a range of genres, from historical to contemporary to fantasy. Her books have won multiple awards and honors. Muñoz Ryan was the 2024 Children’s Literature Legacy Award recipient. “People frequently ask me, “What […]
The Ghost of Rancho Espanto by Adrianna Cuevas. Chapter Book. “Between his father’s strict nature and his mother’s worsening illness, Cuban American Rafa has retreated into playing The Forgotten Age with Beto and Yesi. However, after they attempt to steal a slushie machine from the school cafeteria as part of the game, Dad decides Rafa […]
As a category, junior novels can span a wide range of reading abilities and are often referred to by various names. It includes early readers as well as chapter books. Generally, they are marketed to second through fourth graders. Here are a couple of recommended junior novels to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month: Juana and Lucas […]
These recommendations come from my own reading. A Box Full of Kittens by Sonia Manzano and illustrated by Matt Phelan “Ruthie, a girl who loves Superman and kittens, is asked to keep her aunt Juanita company. Aunt Juanita is about to have a baby and it’s hard for her to climb the stairs—and she’s hungry. […]
I recently checked back in with Donalyn Miller and Jennifer LeGarde’s Starred Spreadsheet and added more picture books to my 2025-2026 School Year Award Winning and Multiple-Journal Starred books. In order to be added to my list, a book needs to have received a star review from 5 or 6 journals. T The House That […]
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