Author Archives: Brianna

Review: Marty McGuire by Kate Messner

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Brianna

Marty McGuire by Kate Messner. Scholastic Press, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Early chapter book/realistic fiction Face Value: At first glance, the illustrated cover of Marty McGuire blends in to the crowd of other Middle Grade chapter books. She’s a contemporary … Continue reading →

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Review: The Plain Janes by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Brianna

The Plain Janes by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg. DC Comics, 2007. Currently available. Genre: YA Graphic Novel Face Value: Bold and incredibly cool, this cover is hard to miss. There is a mix of graphic and photographic. We have … Continue reading →

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Fancy Nancy & the Male Gaze

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Brianna

This post inaugurates a new feature category here at Slatebreakers in which we critically analyze some aspect of kidlit or YA. We’re calling it “Use Your Gray Matter.” This category is named after a line of dialogue from one of … Continue reading →

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Review: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Brianna

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. Scholastic Press, 2011. Currently available. Genre:  YA Fiction/Satire Face Value: This cover had me pulling out my credit card before I knew what the book was about or who wrote it. Let’s break it down … Continue reading →

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