Student Saturday: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

 

Genre:  Young Adult, Historical Fiction

Student Reviewer: Sophia G.

If you are looking for a classic book to read, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is for you. Although it might seem like an old and boring book, this is a story that can appeal to many different people. This book tells the story of sisters Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth grow up together amidst the Civil War and have many experiences that shape them into young women. I enjoyed this book because it was older and therefore different from other books that I have read. I think many people will be able to relate to the relationships that these sisters have with each other despite their hardships and differences. So, for anyone who is looking to switch up their reading, I encourage you to give this classic a try.

It's Up To You by Christopher Francis

 

Genre: Children
Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

ChristopherFrancis is one of my all time favorite authors. Whether he is writing for the younger reader or young adults, his books always have some sort of lesson to be learned. As a teacher of middle grade students I often see bullying at its worst.  It isn't just the name calling, and physical kind of bullying. Even worse is the bullying that degrades a person by ignoring them or leaving them out so they feel as if they are nothing. We see more of that in middle grades.  At the end of his book he has a game called stand up.  This is important not just for the youngest children, but for all ages.  When I teach about the holocaust, I do something similar called "walk the line".  We have to reach these kids when they are young. If we don't the consequences show up when they are adults.  This is a very important book that I highly recommend.

Student Saturday: Smile by Raina Telgemeier

 

Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction

Student Reviewer: Erika R.

Raina Telgemeier is an author who a book named, "Smile" about times throughout her life. Raina is a just a teenager but one day she trips and falls causing her front teeth to fall. She starts struggling about her personal life and worrying about her smile. I've related to her in a way because I had to worry about my smile. and have braces too. This book was fun and also serious. Comic books are fun books to read and this book was super creative. I recommend this to people who love comic books and any who are interested in like teen or just relatable books. I rate this book a 9/10, I read it multiple times!