I am thankful for the ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy) from 🎨 Amanda Davis: Preorder SOMETIMES STORMY!. The book will be available in book stores, beginning June 13. It is perfect for kids who are grieving a loss of a family member. bit.ly/43btgbX #elenareads #booklover #childrenbooksreview

It's been 5 years since I started my blog! Read about my top 5 memorable moments. Shoutouts to: Lisa Rose, @j_a_elster, Melissa Roske, @kelstarly, Jerry Craft, @SageEkere, and more for your support. #elenareads #teenblogger #wndb #anniversary #books bit.ly/3UhW1zL

I loved this book about a boy who happens to have autism. A perfect read for Autism Awareness Month! 🧩 Holly Robinson Peete 💃🏾♍️ bit.ly/3Ad0xWJ #elenareads #mybrothercharlie #autism #hollyrobinsonpeete #diversitymatters

40K people are served by this library. That means 53 loud people get to decide what all the other folks read - in a public library. They are asking for the library to be defunded - the PUBLIC LIBRARY - based on out of context quotes. This isn't democracy. This is book banning.

I really enjoyed Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, so I was excited to read A Very Large Expanse Of Sea!. I was hooked from the start because I just loved the main character’s personality. bit.ly/43Nomll #elenareads #bookreview #yafiction #averylargeexpanseofsea

Check out @ErikaLynneJones, an author and illustrator from Texas. She believes that children gain positive messages about their value by seeing stories with characters who look like and live like them. bit.ly/46by1nl #elenareads #books #diversity #theloudlibrarian

Last Chance Books is touted as a romance novel. But, it’s more about teenagers pranking each other than forming a romance. I didn't enjoy it much, but there were some strong points. Read my thoughts on my blog! bit.ly/3Pl3TQx #elenareads #SummerRead #BookReview

I recently read "With The Fire On High" by Elizabeth Acevedo, and I couldn't wait to share my thoughts! 📖✨ As a fan of Acevedo's previous works, I had high expectations for this novel, and it definitely did not disappoint. bit.ly/41YO7gD #elenareads #bookreviews

I read Long Way Down in one day, and it has to be one of my favorites now. The ending shocked me! If you are looking to read a suspenseful graphic novel, this is for you. Read my thoughts on my blog. bit.ly/3NJoZXy #elenareads #representationmatters #longwaydown

I was gifted You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson from our server who saw me reading at the table. This book made me fall in love with poetry again, read my review! bit.ly/3NJHICm #elenareads #poetry #books #readingcommunity

Eyes That Kiss In The Corners by @JoannaHoWrites teaches children to accept their appearance and love themselves. It is a vital book for POC children, and is wonderfully written. Read my thoughts on my blog! bit.ly/44dVSBD #elenareads #BookTwitter #BooksWorthReading

Happy #bookbirthday to me! RIVKA’S PRESENTS is the story of a little Jewish girl in 1918 who can't start school because her father is ill with the flu. Order today! @lizaroyceagency Random House Children's Books #jewish #jewishbooks #bookposse #teachers #librarian #bookstagram #booktok

Mia Tang is a lot of things: The daughter of immigrants. An aspiring writer. A brave & precocious middle schooler. Summer is the perfect time for your middle-grade reader to be inspired by Kelly Yang's Front Desk series! ➡️ bit.ly/44YiZ2O ⬅️

I had such a fun time at Brunch & Books in Chicago, organized by Chanel Washington. I read My Wish For You, by Kathryn Hahn, a book about helping children recognize their self worth. I loved the illustrations by Brigette Barager! #elenareads #picturebook #youngreader

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Looks like a great tree to read under!

ABSOLUTE JOY!

Honored to win first place for my short story, Every Beautiful Thing, in FCL Teen Scene's Writing Competition. Thank you to the Friends of the Farmington Community Library for donating the cash prizes. Swipe to hear an excerpt of my piece. #elenareads #teenwriter #writing

Today's interview is with a Book Lover who put a Little Free Library in his yard! Click the link in my bio to learn more about Dave Fopay! bit.ly/3Ztqyxb #elenareads #littlefreelibrary #booklover #welovemgbooks

Jesse Gatewood was such a kind soul. Happy I got to interview him about his memoir and volunteering at the @WJCLibrary. Sadly, he passed before I had the chance to post this. bit.ly/4asO9lA #elenareads #authorinterview #booklover #teenblogger