Candy Bunny Reader

This was such a short book, but so interesting! I loved how creative and funny Nick and his friends were to challenge their English teacher Mrs. Granger regarding dictionaries and words. I've started calling ball point pens frindles too.

2. Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Johanneau.

This was such a sweet book! It feels like it was written specifically for me. It has everything I love in it: ballet, a romance you can totally root for, French culture, friendship, and family. I will be reading more from this author!

3. I'll be the One by Lyla Lee.

Again, another book that feels like it was written specifically for me. It actually got me interested in Kpop! I also learned some tidbits about Korean culture here and there, and then there is great LGBT and plus-sized rep. The story does get pretty serious at times, but it is such a great rec for lovers of kpop and romance. Lyla Lee is not one of my fave authors!

4. Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.

Another masterpiece by one of my favorite authors. It was a very emotional read, but a beautiful story about living your life to the fullest. My favorite characters were Archie and Maggie--the owners of the dance studio.

5. Among the Imposters by Margaret Peterson Haddix.

The sequel to Among the Hidden which I read last year in 2021. I can't talk about it here since I haven't yet talked about the first book. Sometime next year I will!

6. Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla.

Another very short book but very impactful. The main character is a tad annoying at first but she develops into being a better person. I also learned about shoeshining!

7. Smile by Raina Telgemeier.

Great, relatable graphic novel for all ages. Really reminded me of my middle school days, and it's not just because I wore braces at around the same time.

8. Drama by Raina Telgemeier.

This is an original story instead of an autobiography which the author is usually known for. Great quick read, and not just for theatre kids.

9. Where the Mountain meets the Moon by Grace Lin.

10. Mandy by Julie Andrews.

11. Loveless by Alice Oseman

12. Babymouse Queen of the World by Jennifer Holm

It's such a short book but it made me laugh. I love it whenever Babymouse says "typical" in an annoyed tone. It seems at first like it's a shallow book about wanting to become popular, but it has a great lesson at the end about just being yourself.

13. Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee

14. Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

15. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

16. Cake Pop Crush by Suzanne Nelson

17. Girl from the Sea by Molly Ostertag

18. Babymouse Our Hero by Jennifer Holm

Goodreads page here

I gotta say this about Babymouse: I might be reading them for the first time as an adult, but it really makes me feel like a kid again. Very relatable book for those who aren't good at sports! Like myself!

19. A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

20. Flip the Script by Lyla Lee