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Tracey Baptiste’s recent novel, Boy 2.0 will likely appeal to readers who love science, who express themselves through art, or who themselves struggle with identity issues. By using allusions to artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Eduardo Kobra, and Banksy and through discussions about art and the political statements it makes, Baptiste captures the reader’s interest and develops her main character Win Keegan, aka Coal. Thirteen and an artist, Coal keeps his eyes open for canvases, selecting vacant lots or other spaces to raise awareness. Coal is also a foster child who wonders what happened to his most recent guardian, Tom. A psychotic break marks Tom asRead More →

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Readers of Rick Riordan, C.S. Lewis, or other writers of fantasy will likely find The Lion of Lark–Hayes Manor a delight! Under the influence of Aubrey Hartman’s pen, readers will join the journey of sixth grader Penelope Woodlock (Poppy) who makes a hasty and soon regrettable bargain with a water nymph who has been banished from the Old World. Possessing a vivid imagination, Poppy, a creative and passionate book-lover, moves from Virginia to Oregon with her historic preservationist parents and her brother Luc. As Poppy struggles to adapt to the new environment and to the social dynamics of middle school, she finds solace in booksRead More →