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Summer Reading List for Kids and Teens, Curated by Award-Winning Author Meg Medina

Kelly Rink — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:09:09 +0000

Dive into summer reading with a curated collection of standout books handpicked by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina.

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The Aftermyth, by Tracy Wolff | Book Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:28:16 +0000

The ancient myths of the Greeks collide with the modern world of cars, cell phones, and skittles in this rollercoaster fantasy school story.

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Sophie the Stylish Scientist | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:23:34 +0000

Fun and inspiring, this chic, stylish picture book combines spirited messaging about stereotypes and assumptions with a celebration of STEM.

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Seeds of Darkness, by Ann Cavera | Dedicated Review

Dr. Jen Harrison — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:21:12 +0000

A riveting adventure that explores loss, sustainability, community, and faith while offering a hopeful reflection on survival, love, and resilience.

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Ari’s Bathroom Map, by R. A. Thapa | Dedicated Review

Bianca Schulze — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:15:30 +0000

Ari's Bathroom Map is a warm, practical picture book about a boy who turns a school mapping assignment into a lifeline for kids with Crohn's disease.

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Middle Grade Authors Stacy Cervenka and Ona Gritz on Disability, Family, and Fiction

Guest Posts — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:33 +0000

What began as an exchange of advance reader copies quickly became a rich conversation about storytelling, disability, and threads connecting their new novels.

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The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:45:41 +0000

Join an intrepid polar bear and his penguin sidekick as they navigate the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro to confront environmental destruction.

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Mama Duck’s Lost Duckling, by Janice Bangs | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:44:47 +0000

A persistent mother duck searches diverse habitats to find her missing tenth duckling, discovering a variety of other egg-laying animals along the way.

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Climate Action for Kids (An Introduction to Climate Change) | Book Review

TCBR Contributor — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:42:33 +0000

A vital tool for any young person feeling "climate anxiety," Climate Action for Kids shifts the focus from fear to agency.

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My Roller Skates, by Meg Medina | Cover Reveal

Bianca Schulze — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We're excited to unveil the cover of My Roller Skates by Meg Medina, a sweet story about friendship, ownership, and finding a way to make room for both.

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