Book Reviews by Beth Snow
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Scaredy Squirrel series by Melanie Watt
A good friend of mine and I have been mailing each other squirrel-themed…
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Congratulations to JPL Staff!
Joplin Public Library (JPL) was recently announced as the winner…
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Tolkien Companion Books
Titles reviewed:
The Atlas of Middle Earth…
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Cryptid Club by Sarah Andersen
It’s that time of year again–the 2023 Will Eisner…
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Star Wars Fun
Titles Reviewed:
LEGO Star Wars in 100 Scenes…
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How to Be A T. Rex by Ryan North and Armadillo Antics by Bill Martin, Jr., and Michael Sampson
How to Be A T. Rex by Ryan North, illustrated by Mike Lowery
Armadillo…
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The Art of Bob Mackie by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross
I’m a firm believer in the power of sparkle and shine to brighten…
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Cool Math: 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages by Tracie Young and Katie Hewett
Let’s face it, for some of us, “math” can be a four-letter…
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A Trio of Oceanic Fun for All Ages
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World’s Coral Reefs…
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A Trio of Non-Fiction in Teen
The Chalk Art Handbook: How to Create Masterpieces on Driveways…
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The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by K. Woodman-Maynard, based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Just so you know where I’m coming from, I’m not a fan of…
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Fun in the Snow for All Ages
Snowflake…
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Illustrated Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Poe: Stories and Poems, a Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Gareth…
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Almost American Girl, written and illustrated by Robin Ha
Area schools have been in session for a week or so now, and the…
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Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb! by Veronica Chambers, illustrated by Rachelle Baker
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb!
written by Veronica Chambers,…
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Joplin High School Cartoonist Club titles
This was almost the shortest book review submitted here: “Read…
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We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
Pictures have such power! Bright and bold or quiet and soft,…
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A Pair of Comics–Classics and Cats
Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels by Lisa…
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Comics Fun
Heart and Brain: Body Language by Nick Seluk
Making Comics…
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Resources for Teen Drivers and Their Parents–2020 Update
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't…
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It’s National Poetry Month!
A Dazzling Display of Dogs by Betsy Franco, illustrations by…
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No Ivy League, written and illustrated by Hazel Newlevant
There’s no denying that art has power. A work of art in any…
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Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma and Manga Claus: The Blade of Kringle written by Nathaniel Marunas, illustrated by Erik Craddock
One of the things I like best about the holiday season are the…
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Mildly Spooky Missouri
Haunted Graveyards of the Ozarks by David E. Harkins
Missouri’s…
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A Pair of Infographic Eye Candies
Biographic Austen by Sophie Collins
Seeing Science: An Illustrated…
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Teen Nonfiction Fun for Summer
Make: Minecraft for Makers by John Baichtal
Start…
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What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper
Book review by Beth Snow
Coming of age stories are…
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Resources for Teen Drivers and Their Parents
Working in the library's Teen Department, I frequently hear from…
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Teen Non-Fiction Conversation Starters–Raggin’, Jazzin’, Rockin’: A History of American Musical Instrument Makers by Susan VanHecke and Tokyo Geek’s Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More by Gianni Simone
Raggin’, Jazzin’, Rockin’: A History of…
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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman; As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes with Joe Layden
Today’s featured titles come courtesy of the library’s…
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March: Books 1-3 by John Lewis with Andrew Aydin, art by Nate Powell
Of all the treasures in the Smithsonian, the exhibit that…