As we near the end of 2019, The Young Folks’ books staff reflected on all the wonderful new books we read this year that moved us both to tears and laughter. While we are always looking forward to what is next (stay…
10 Bookish Desserts that Deserve Mary Berry’s Approval
November might as well be synonymous with baking and books. Baking because the shorter days and mostly cold weather signals a need for warm, sweet carbs and books because I can think of no better pairing with pastries and cakes…
Book Review: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
I am not a mother. Nor am I a chef. In fact, there are many aspects to our main character’s, Emoni Santiago, life and who she is that I am unable to identify with. Regardless, Elizabeth Acevedo’s ability to craft…