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!
Tuesday: Bound to Dream: An Immigrant Story by Charles Ghigna, Illustrated by Anna Forlati
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Kellee
It’s my week off! You can always learn more about any of the books I’ve been reading by checking out my read bookshelf on Goodreads.
Ricki
Young Adult
I’ve been “cooking” with my reading, as my pre-teen would say. (That means I am really moving along.) I loved Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson. It’s an illustrated novel with incredible poetry and beautiful fine art. I found it very moving. I’ve already recommended it to many people. I also loved Where Wolves Don’t Die by Anton Treuer. I felt very connected to the character and loved the symbolism in the novel. I also really enjoyed Thirsty by Jas Hammonds. It explores powerful themes that will really resonate with readers.
Adult
And I enjoyed a little bit of contemporary romance. Abby Jimenez’s Life’s Too Short was a moving romance in which the main character is worried that she may die from ALS. The Hating Game is an office romance that blends the emotions of hate and love.
Ricki
I am halfway through Stephen King’s new book, You Like It Darker.
Thursday: Sofia’s YA Book Nook The Cool Code by Deirdre Langeland
Sunday: Author’s Guest Post: “Heroes: One Size Does Not Fit” by Karl Fields, Author of The Accidental Warriors
Link up below and go check out what everyone else is reading. Please support other bloggers by viewing and commenting on at least 3 other blogs. If you tweet about your Monday post, tag the tweet with #IMWAYR!
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I noted your YA books, Ricki, though I already had Black Girl You Are Atlas. Thanks!
haha I love that you are “cooking” with your reading and Black Girl You Are Atlas sounds great! Also Bound to Dream looks like a gorgeous picture book.
Also can you please help me? I accidentally posted the wrong link in the linkup the first time (I copy-pasted your post instead of mine oops) Thanks