Erin MotolaDec 8, 20194 min readThe Faithful SpyMy review of John Hendrix's graphic novel biography of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Faithful Spy.
Erin MotolaDec 8, 20194 min readThe Hate U GiveMy review of Printz and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Erin MotolaDec 6, 20195 min readSoloMy review of Solo a verse novel by critically acclaimed writer Kwame Alexander.
Erin MotolaDec 3, 20195 min readThe Poet XMy review of National Book Award winner The Poet X. A debut verse novel by Elizabeth Acevado.
Erin MotolaDec 1, 20194 min readBone GapMy review of Laura Ruby's Printz winning novel, Bone Gap. Chronicling brothers Finn and Sean in the wake of Roza's mysterious disappearance.
Erin MotolaNov 28, 20194 min readGhost BoysMy review of Jewell Parker Rhodes novel Ghost Boys. A heartbreaking novel about a twelve year old boy who is gunned down by a police officer
Erin MotolaNov 28, 20194 min readTeen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Were 20My review of Teen Trailblazers by Jennifer Calvert. A compilation of remarkable women that sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
Erin MotolaNov 27, 20195 min readScytheMy review of Neal Shusterman's novel Scythe. A Printz Honor Book, and the first in a trilogy that will leave your reaching for the next book
Erin MotolaNov 25, 20194 min readTell Me Three ThingsMy review of Julie Buxbaum's first Young Adult novel Tell Me Three Things. A charming twist on a high school romance.
Erin MotolaNov 25, 20195 min readLong Way DownMy review of renowned author Jason Reynolds verse novel, Long Way Down.
Erin MotolaNov 22, 20194 min readFish in a TreeMy review of middle grader novel, Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt.
Erin MotolaNov 21, 20194 min readThe Hearts We SoldMy review of Emily Lloyd-Jones novel,The Hearts We Sold
Erin MotolaNov 19, 20195 min readWe are OkayMy review of Nina LaCour's Printz Award winning title, We are Okay.
Erin MotolaNov 19, 20193 min readA Study in CharlotteMy review A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro. A mystery novel that takes on a modern twist of the famous Holmes/Watson duo.
Erin MotolaNov 18, 20195 min readThey Both Die at the EndMy review of the LGBTQ+ novel, They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera.