Monthly Archives: January 2012

Review: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sarah

Why We Broke Up written by Daniel Handler, illustrated by Maira Kalman Little, Brown and Company, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Illustrated Fiction Face Value: This book is truly a work of art in its own right. Maira … Continue reading →

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Review: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brianna

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. Dutton Books, 2012. Currently available. It’s another Slatebreakers joint review! We “live reviewed” from the The Fault In Our Stars tour stop in Phoenix and tested the friendly waters of the Nerdfighter community. … Continue reading →

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Watch the ALA Youth Media Awards with the Slatebreakers!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sarah

We are SO excited for the awards this morning you guys! We have been preparing religiously the past months, and (of course) have many strong opinions about which books deserve Newbery and Printz honors. We’re excited enough that we’re gathering … Continue reading →

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Review: A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Brianna

A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis. Ember, 2008. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: When I first saw this book on Goodreads, I saw this cover. Not bad, right? Too much pink and purple for my taste, and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Sarah

The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis Wendy Lamb Books, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: Just about perfect. Seriously, this is one of my favorite middle grade covers in ages. As Elizabeth Bird so aptly put … Continue reading →

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Review: Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Brianna

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol. First Second Books, 2011. Currently available. Genre: YA Graphic Novel Face Value: Let me tell you a little story about when I first met this book. I was moseying through an enchanting little bookstore in Spring … Continue reading →

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Review: Bunheads by Sophie Flack

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Sarah

Bunheads, by Sophie Flack Little, Brown and Company, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: I am so into this cover. It’s fantastic, the way it shows just the right mix of actual representation and wry commentary. I … Continue reading →

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Review: The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Brianna

The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson. Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Historical Fiction Face Value: They might as well just slap a sticker on this cover that says, “Boy Readers: Look Elsewhere.”  It is alarmingly … Continue reading →

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Review: The Princess Curse by Merrie Haskell

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Sarah

The Princess Curse by Merrie Haskell Harper Collins, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Fantasy / Fairy Tale Face Value: It works. I might not be head over heels for this cover, but it offers up a classic fairy tale vibe while … Continue reading →

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