Book reviews

What Color is my world? A Black History Book Feature

What Color is my world? A Black History Book Feature

Written by Melissa-Sue John​​What color is my world? The Lost History of American Inventors was written by Kareem Abdul- Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld and illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s name may sound familiar to you because he is one of the most accomplished basketball players in US history. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. His passion is to increase the engagement of history and social studies to children.  What color is my world? is a young readers chapter book about a brother and sister twin, Ella and Herbie. We are...

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Book Review: Tolerance Tykes 2

Book Review: Tolerance Tykes 2

Tolerance Tykes 2 Teaching Tools for a Better TomorrowWritten and Illustrated by Brooke Aiello Review by Olivia Lauren I like the book Tolerance Tykes 2 because it shows kids who experience dwarfism, diabetes, ADHD, cystic fibrosis, spina bifida, tourette syndrome, food allergies, and immigration issues. I really like the fact author Brooke Aiello is trying to show kids that being different isn’t a bad thing.  Another reason I like this book is the well drawn illustration. I also love the facts after the poems about the kid and what they have. I think the book was overall a great book.The book also comes...

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