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I just need to pick up this months Nancy Drew read from the library and my #MiddleGradeMarch stack is good to go. My current favorite mg author is Jason Reynolds and I‘ve read nearly all of his mg titles except the tagged title.

March #bookspin

Joining in on #MiddleGradeMarch again so my list is full of mg titles.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brother that must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area from Brooklyn,NY. "As Brave as You" by Jason Reynolds is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brother that must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area from Brooklyn New York. “As Brave as You“ by Jason Reynolds is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brother that must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area from Brooklyn New York. This book by Jason Reynolds is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brothers who must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area in Brooklyn New York. “As Brave as You“ by Jason Reynolds is captivating for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brother that must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area from Brooklyn New York. It is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brothers who must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area in Brooklyn New York. It is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages.

“Turns out, it was a North Hill tradition started by Grandpop after a fourteen-year-old black boy named Emmett Till was killed for whistling at a white woman when Grandpop was younger.”

I believe this book would be appropriate and enjoyable for upper elementary students, Reynolds' vivid writing style and the Virginia setting make this book both enjoyable and thought-provoking, making it a great choice for young readers looking for a meaningful and entertaining story.

Genie and Ernie are two brother that must adjust to the environmental differences while they move with their grandparents into a rural area from Brooklyn New York. This book is a captivating read for its engaging characters, themes of coming of age and bravery, and the exploration of family secrets. It offers readers a relatable journey of self-discovery and growth, wrapped in a mystery that keeps them eagerly turning the pages.

Continuing my Jason Reynolds audiobooking. This was good but not my favorite.

Been on my TBR too long...A delightful summer adventure with elements of forgiveness and struggle woven into the story of two brothers from New York spending time with their southern grandparents. Jason Reynolds has a writing voice you cannot help but love. ( I‘ve read every single one of his books!) Book 25 #MGMarch #middlegrademarch @Eggs

A novel about family love and bravery in the story of two brothers, their blind grandfather, and a dangerous rite of passage. #brave #inspirednewyear @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs

My goal for this Thanksgiving readathon is to read 24 hours.

Today I listened to the tagged book (410 pages) I also started The Inheritance Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I am loving it! ( 270 pages)

Total Pages read: 680 pages
Total Hours Read: 6 hours and 45 minutes

#feastmode

#boundtogetherjune #repeataword

I haven't read this one yet but Jason Reynolds is an auto buy, auto read for me.

I really didn't like the writing style at the start of this book, but once I got used to it, I loved it. You should have no issue recommending this to young readers other than the fact that it mentions alcohol and death, but there's no cursing or violent description.

I adore Jason Reynolds and will read anything he writes.

This story of two brothers who go to spend their summer with their grandparents was full of adventure, life lessons, and feel good emotions. Do yourself a favor and read a book written by him. 💚

#TeamFestivus #TBRReads @wanderinglynn #wintergames @StayCurious @Clwojick (16pts)

When I first started reading “As Brave As You,” I SO was not in the mood for middle-grade fiction. I felt grumpy & reluctantly slogged through the pages. Eventually, though, Jason Reynolds got me. He knows how to write characters: weakness & strength in compelling measures; fully-developed relationships amongst kids, & also between adults & children, & from adult to adult. Age-appropriate yet nuanced commentary on race & how it relates to gun use.

“What does a month of Sunday‘s mean? Has there ever actually been a month of Sunday‘s? Maybe the first month of Sunday‘s was the January after Jesus was born.” This quote makes me laugh because Ernie is so curious about life and it really is brave to be curious in this world sometimes!

This would be a great book to have in an older children‘s classroom such as a 4-6 grade room. It is a great book to make you think and laugh! Children would also learn about what life is like in the country and more rural areas as well

Published in 2016- this story is a unique on across all aspects. In this story Ernie and Genie are forced to spend a month with their grandparents in the country. They do not know what to expect and neither do the readers! It is so interesting to read all of the questions that Genie asks all the time, and really makes you think about how children of all ages are uniquely curious about the world and life in general!

“Why are the fang teeth called cuspids? Cuspid is almost Cupid. Love bites.”

Tbh, much as I love children‘s literature, I‘m just so sick of middle-grade right now. I want an adult novel! I crave one like I crave tiramisu. Like I crave COFFEE. I was so spoiled for the past decade — reading whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted to. This grad school stuff is for the birds...🐦

Also, how gross is the above expression? 😂

“Y‘all ain‘t from round here, obviously, so where y‘all from?”
Genie spoke up first. “Brooklyn.”
“Brooklyn,” Ernie confirmed...
There‘s something about calling out Brooklyn that makes you feel like you‘ve grown a few inches, maybe sprouted some hairs on your chin, or an extra lump in your bicep. And when you say it, your whole body goes into the word.”

I‘m not a fan of big cities & would *hate* living in one, but I LOVE reading about NY.

We got a new couch today. It‘s green. 💚 Moxie‘s showing her approval by indulging in a snuggle-nap. Sunday-life is good.

Jason Reynolds is one of my new favorite authors. I love this story and seeing the world through Genie‘s eyes as he and his older brother spend part of the summer at their grandparents‘ house. (Yummy Persian rice bowl lunch while I‘m waiting for my kid.)

“The rain always gets me.”

I like the fact that Genie also faces so internal conflicts and must deal with whether or not he‘ll follow his grandpop‘s word or owning up to his own decisions.

This book seems really interesting in the fact that both Genie and Ernie are learning about how their blind grandfather functions and does daily tasks. Genie struggles in the book about what bravery is and what it takes to be brave. I love the setting of this book and the fact that the boys are able to explore the country during the summer.

A good book for 3th/4th graders read to learn about being brave and following through with things you may not want to try because of being scared or may not want to share for the fear of getting upset.

Two brothers move out to the country to spend the summer with their grandparents. Both are in for a surprise on what they discover about their bravery and their grandpops bravery. This book reveals how different people have different levels of bravery based on past experiences. it also expresses to always be brave to tell your loved ones secrets. Genre: Realistic Fiction; Published: 2016; Illustrator: John Jay Cabuay

Contemporary realistic fiction. This is a fun book that i would definitely love to continue reading. I think it would be perfect for older elementary students as they can relate with Genie and his feelings and constant need to have his questions answered.