pickCharming, surprising, special. This unique story about a sentient typewriter and the family he loves is short, sweet, and lovely.
tpixie Is this best as a book- physical or ebook? With audio, would I miss any typeface? 6h
pickCharming, surprising, special. This unique story about a sentient typewriter and the family he loves is short, sweet, and lovely.
Our internet also went out yesterday so I started reading this one too! Another #netgalleybacklog but I'm reading the Spanish version 😆 it's ok so far. There was something I was a bit meh about but I'll keep listening. It's a series of journal entries by a 12yo I think (so you can probably imagine the tone)
A whimsical middle grade story that turns out to have a lot of heart. Image is from a letter my mom wrote (urging the Gov. to sign protections for trans Californians) on my ancient typewriter, Goliath. She couldn't bear to part with it; I know she'll love this book.
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Wordfinder: blanket
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#SPNBookBingo2025 “Men of Letters.“ I couldn't resist!
“Sometimes being yourself is the hardest thing you‘ll ever do, but it‘s also the most important.”
This book would be great to include in a class library in a 5th-grade classroom and up. Graphic novels are a popular pick, and this one is great for students as they discover themselves, experience crushes, and conflict resolution.
pickPublished in 2024, this graphic novel explores themes like queer identity, first crushes, friendship conflicts, and ambition in music. It makes these mature topics accessible to preteens (ages 10–14) through age-appropriate characters and situations, a balanced tone, and relatable conflicts.
pickThis was a great novel in verse. Poems are aligned left and right along with other spacing to highlight aspects of the story. It has wonderful literary references, figurative language, and football details. It‘s all wrapped up in the story of Kareem figuring out his own way as a Syrian American. It‘s set in 2016 & 2017 with the executive order banning international travel from Syria and other countries directly impacting Kareem‘s family.
Sometimes you just need to enjoy a book with your supper. I‘m already in the middle of several books, but I picked up this one that came off my holds list. It‘s a novel in verse about a middle school Syrian American boy who wants to be on the school football team. It‘s full of football and bookish references.
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I would love to see this book used as a mentor text! I think students could enjoy writing through the POV of a random object in their life. For instance, an object in a thrift store like the type writer, or even their own pencil!
