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Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight: Norene Paulson with Nila’s Perfect Coat

Happy Monday and welcome to Glitter Reviews! Today’s Author Spotlight is on children’s author Norene Paulson, who I met through Michele Ziemke’s Mighty KidLit. Her most recent picture book, Nila’s Perfect Coat, illustrated by Maria Mola, was published by Beaming Books on February 7th, 2023.  Nila finds the perfect coat while treasure hunting with her Mom at a thrift store. Her Mom says no because … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Norene Paulson with Nila’s Perfect Coat

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Juvenile Book Reviews

Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023: Book Review of Mèo and Bé by Doan Phuong Nguyen

Amid the Vietnam War, eleven-year-old Bé loses her voice after her mother leaves her to live with her father, brothers, and terrible stepmother, Big Mother. Her father, whose health deteriorates after a stroke, cannot stop Big Mother’s abuses. Bé finds comfort in a new friend, a three-legged cat she names Mèo. But Big Mother’s hate has no bounds, and she sells Bé to men who … Continue reading Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023: Book Review of Mèo and Bé by Doan Phuong Nguyen

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Children's Book Reviews

Book Review of Juan Has the Jitters by Aneta Cruz

The school’s athletic games are tomorrow, and Juan claps to get the Jitters out. Juan’s Jitters make his tummy swoosh and swirl when there are too many people, noise, and changes in his routine. Juan’s teacher, Mr. Lee, comes up with an excellent idea to help Juan keep the Jitters out during Griffith Academy’s First Mathletic Games. Written by Aneta Cruz, Juan Has the Jitters … Continue reading Book Review of Juan Has the Jitters by Aneta Cruz

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