It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #IMWAYR 12/9/24

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
For readers of all ages

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop we host which focuses on sharing what we’re reading. This Kid Lit version of IMWAYR focuses primarily on books marketed for kids and teens, but books for readers of all ages are shared. We love this community and how it offers opportunities to share and recommend books with each other.

The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. The Kid Lit IMWAYR was co-created by Kellee & Jen at Teach Mentor Texts.

We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up below, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs.

Happy reading!

Sunday: Author Guest Post: “Fostering Empathy in Kids Through Literature” by Claire Swinarski, Author of Take it From the Top

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Kellee

Here is what I read since November 4th 📖💙

Middle Grade

• Best Wishes: Like a Boss by Sarah Mlynowski & Hena Khan: I am such a fan of Sarah Mlynowski’s work, as you know, and this newest book is no different. Like a Boss, the newest book in the Best Wishes series, tackles another wish that seems like a good idea (being in charge of everything) and in the end the reader learns that not everything is so clear cut.
• Archives of the Unexplained #1: Unwanted Guests by Steve Foxe, Illustrated by Naomi Franquiz & Archives of the Unexplained: Area 51 by Steve Fox, Illustrated by Fran Bueno: This new series looks into historical mysterious events such as Area 51, the House of Blood, and the Guyra Ghost. Steve Foxe did a great job turning these mysteries into graphic novels and making the history of it accessible.
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney: This is one of my favorite of the recent Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Anyone who has gone on a big family vacation will definitely find the truth and humor in this book.

Young Adult

•  The White Guy Dies First edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker: These 13 horror stories had something for everyone! Like all anthologies, there were some truly amazing stories while others that weren’t for me, but overall it was a fascinating read that definitely caused some nightmares.
• Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White: This is my first AJ White book, but it will definitely not be my last. It is hard to explain this complicated, dark, thought-provoking, anger-inducing, and twisty novel which tackles Appalachia, gender identity, neurodivergency, revenge, history, and much more, but I can tell you that this was a book that I had trouble putting down and that has kept me thinking nonstop.
• Saints of the Household by Ari Tison: This debut from Ari Tison is just gorgeously written, and I am so glad that I got to read Jay’s and Max’s story. I can definitely see how this book won all the accolades that it has, including the Walden Award from ALAN, and I loved seeing Ari speak at the ALAN workshop.
• An Outbreak of Witchcraft by Deborah Noyes, Illustrated by Melissa Duffy: This is a historical heavy nonfiction graphic novel that truly delves into the hysteria of Salem.
• The Lies we Conjure by Sarah Henning: This book is like The Inheritance Games but with witches! So many teens are going to love it, and they will not be wrong.
• Wander in the Dark by Jumata Emill: Amir leaves a party with Chloe and falls asleep at her house. When he wakes up, he finds her murdered, and immediately becomes a suspect. Wander in the Dark is murder mystery thriller which has a twist that takes it in a dark direction that is discovered by Amir and his half brother as they work to solve the mystery.
• Huda F Wants to Know? by Huda Fahmy: I have loved everyone of Huda’s books, and this one is no exception. She just knows how to combine humor and important topics in the perfect way.
• Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban: So much murder on this boat, and there isn’t much you can do to get away when you all are stuck on the sea together! Murder mystery fans will find themselves on the edge of their seat while trying to figure out what is going on.
• Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson: This murder mystery starts with the Jake, the boy that had been found guilty of murdering his high school teacher being, released on a technicality, and when Jake’s brother begins to try to clear his name, he finds himself in the middle of a dark secret.
• Fortune’s Kiss by Amber Clement: Fortune’s Kiss is about dreams and what the characters will risk to achieve their dreams. This book filled with mystery, death, deceit, friendship, and romance keeps the reader guessing as two best friends, Matyé and Lo, gamble everything in hopes of gaining what they want and are worthy of.

Kid Lit

• I am a Space Tiger by Jarod Roselló: This silly series is going to definitely be a favorite of so many young readers! Perfect for fans of

And you can always learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.

Ricki

This is my week off; I’ll update you on what I’m reading next week!

Kellee

• Listening to: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Tuesday: Educators’ Guide for The Hotel Balzaar by Kate DiCamillo

Sunday: Author’s Guest Post: “Classic Remixes: On Learning to Appreciate Jane Austen” by Tirzah Price, Author of In Want of a Suspect

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