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Jilanne Hoffmann is the author of HEARTLAND, which received a ⭐️ from School Library Journal: “Hoffmann beautifully blends the stories of Xyla, a character readers will fall in love with, and her mother’s diary…VERDICT: Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.” Booklist says HeartLand is "A nuanced portrait of a tween aspiring to find herself in a deeply complex world." Publishers Weekly calls HEARTLAND "an evocative story" and "an illuminating exploration of the enduring impact of past decisions on future generations." Jilanne is also the author of THE OCEAN'S HEART, which received ⭐️s from Kirkus and Booklist, and A RIVER OF DUST, which received a ⭐️ from Publishers Weekly. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, son, and ...more

Until We Meet Again…

Whenever I feel overwhelmed by life, I think about the vast expanse of our world and how easy it is in some places to feel alone. To feel like there is enough oxygen for us all. The Namib Desert is one of those places. It is an AWE-some (in the truest sense of the word) open space.

I can’t say I loved climbing that dune, but I did it anyway and CAN say I loved how small it made me feel to stand on

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Published on July 24, 2026 00:13
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With thoughtful woodland friends who help a tired monarch rest before she continues on her journey south, this is a lovely ode to friendship. But it also highlights elements of the Fall season, and as with the other two books in this series, the soft ...more
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This story will be loads of fun for a read aloud while doing Mama Earth a big favor, help keep Halloween Jack-o-lanterns out of landfills. Plus, kids may even be inspired to grow their own pumpkins for next year's Halloween. I used to live in a town ...more
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Inspired by the author's personal experience, this story about a doll accidentally damaged by a lawn mower turns into a shining example of unconditional love (for the doll), empathy (from a new friend) and generosity (toward the new friend). The illu ...more
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The Forgotten War by Candace Fleming
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Harrowing and personal. Honest and heartbreaking. Candace Fleming's meticulously-researched reconstruction of her father's WWII service in Alaska's Aleutian Islands doesn't shy away from the realities of war. And it doesn't shy away from suggesting w ...more
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America's Founding Myths...And What REALLY Happened by Christy Mihaly
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Love this well-researched book that digs into the truth behind the stories of America's founding. It's important to know these facts so we can acknowledge them and move forward with an accurate understanding of the past. The information is well-organ ...more
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Music and Silence by Christy Mihaly
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A moving biography of a magnificent musician and humanitarian. Told with the lyricism of Casals' music, this heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting story brought me to tears. I could write paragraphs about the wonders of the book, but you need to exp ...more
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