Mr. Alex's Bookshelf

Review: The Next President

October 8, 2020 Anjali Sanghvi

This book is a beautiful journey through the past presidents of the United States with a twist–introducing the idea to children that at any time while there is a president in the White House, future presidents (up to 10!) are alive and doing wonderful interesting things.

Review: Santiago’s Road Home

October 8, 2020 Anjali Sanghvi

To say that 12 year old Santiago has had a rough life would be putting it mildly. His father out of the picture, his loving mom dead since he was 5, Santiago has bounced between the houses of his malicious and abusive relatives. His abuela, la malvada, is the worst. After being banished once again to her house, Santiago decides he would rather run away than return to her.

Review: Cave Paintings

October 7, 2020 Anjali Sanghvi

If the goal of reading books is to transport you to another world and to broaden your understanding of your own, this book is a hit.

REVIEW: Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice

October 7, 2020 Emma Gillette

From the streets of Oakland, to the plains of Zambia, from snowy Montreal to historic Howard University in Washington DC, we follow Kamala’s story as she sees injustice and tries to right it in ways big and small. Illustrator Laura Freeman’s colorful and bold illustrations are gorgeous, and Grimes’ prose is poetic but to the point.

Review: I’m a Zcary Vampire

October 7, 2020 Alexander Fernández-Pons

It’s meant to be a light-hearted, dare-I-say, buddy comedy. Unfortunately, I don’t find much humor in it.

Review: Scritch Scratch

October 6, 2020 Anjali Sanghvi

Claire is in seventh grade. She’s smart, funny, and is intrigued by science. Probably because, unlike her life, it can be measured and verified and it makes sense. On the other hand there’s her paranormal activity chasing father, her best friend who seems to have ditched her for someone new, her brother with whom she is perpetually feuding, and a dreamy boy she has a crush on.

Review: The Voice That Won The Vote (How One Woman’s Words Made History)

October 6, 2020 Emma Gillette

In a story about women using their voices, not only is the protagonist a male, but the reader is left wondering how exactly Henry’s mother persuaded him to change his mind. The Voice that Won the Vote is Harry’s, not Febb’s. Harry’s mother’s voice is silent. Febb’s voice is drowned out.

Paola Santiago and the River of Tears

October 6, 2020 Emma Gillette

It’s easy to read Paola Santiago and the River of Tears as the spellbinding story of the supernatural that it is, but just as Pao learns that there’s more going on beneath the surface of the Gila River, the reader discovers there’s more depth in the book too. Themes of place and belonging are brought into sharp relief as Pao chafes at what she sees as her mother’s backwards beliefs.

Review: My Singing Nana

October 5, 2020 Emma Gillette

Billy and his Nana share a special connection. They bake together, and put on shows together. Billy’s Nana directs, and Billy and his siblings perform. But Billy’s Nana is starting to have a hard time remembering things, and Billy is worried about the performance.

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