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Lisa Yelon
Have I Got a Book for You
About
Lisa Yelon
Have I Got a Book for You
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If You Like The Wild Robot
Lisa Yelon 9/7/25 Lisa Yelon 9/7/25

If You Like The Wild Robot

Get ready to take all your literary robot friends out into the wild with these great books.

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Spotlight on Bad Badger: A Love Story
Lisa Yelon 8/31/25 Lisa Yelon 8/31/25

Spotlight on Bad Badger: A Love Story

A story of inter-species friendship reminds us all how we can embrace the good in ourselves and others.

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Tuberculosis Is Everywhere
Lisa Yelon 7/1/25 Lisa Yelon 7/1/25

Tuberculosis Is Everywhere

Did you know that covering your mouth when you cough developed from TB prevention? Learn more with these books.

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Summer Reading for Rising Sixth Graders
Lisa Yelon 6/10/25 Lisa Yelon 6/10/25

Summer Reading for Rising Sixth Graders

School is wrapping up, and summer reading is beginning!

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If You Like The Last Dragon on Mars…
Lisa Yelon 3/30/25 Lisa Yelon 3/30/25

If You Like The Last Dragon on Mars…

Readalikes for The Last Dragon on Mars.

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MG Realistic Fiction Gems
Lisa Yelon 3/16/25 Lisa Yelon 3/16/25

MG Realistic Fiction Gems

Great reads set in a familiar world

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Books for Studio Ghibli Fans
Lisa Yelon 2/22/25 Lisa Yelon 2/22/25

Books for Studio Ghibli Fans

A selection of books that highlights magic, Japanese culture, and a love of nature will appeal to fans of Miyazaki.

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Middle-grade Books Set in the Cold
Lisa Yelon 2/16/25 Lisa Yelon 2/16/25

Middle-grade Books Set in the Cold

Brr, it’s cold in here! Perfect time for reading.

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For a Good Cry, Try These Middle-grade Books
Lisa Yelon 2/9/25 Lisa Yelon 2/9/25

For a Good Cry, Try These Middle-grade Books

Emotional reads for when you are looking for melancholy.

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ALA 2025 Winners
Lisa Yelon 2/2/25 Lisa Yelon 2/2/25

ALA 2025 Winners

My raves from the ALA Youth Media Awards.

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If You Like Impossible Creatures…
Lisa Yelon 1/12/25 Lisa Yelon 1/12/25

If You Like Impossible Creatures…

Great reads full of magical beasts.

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If You Like Dog Man…
Lisa Yelon 1/5/25 Lisa Yelon 1/5/25

If You Like Dog Man…

Great reads — mostly graphic novels — for kids thirsty for more slapstick fun.

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If You Like The Bletchley Riddle…
Lisa Yelon 12/29/24 Lisa Yelon 12/29/24

If You Like The Bletchley Riddle…

Recommendations for fans of this historical mystery involving codebreaking

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More Middle-grade Books with Neurodivergent Main Characters
Lisa Yelon 12/15/24 Lisa Yelon 12/15/24

More Middle-grade Books with Neurodivergent Main Characters

Kids with autism and ADHD are the focus of these great novels.

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The Best Books I Read in 2024
Lisa Yelon 12/1/24 Lisa Yelon 12/1/24

The Best Books I Read in 2024

My favorites from this year of reading, in categories middle grade, young adult, graphic novel, and grown-up.

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Comfort Books
Lisa Yelon 11/17/24 Lisa Yelon 11/17/24

Comfort Books

Reads to soothe the soul

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If You Like (or Dislike) the Little House Books
Lisa Yelon 11/10/24 Lisa Yelon 11/10/24

If You Like (or Dislike) the Little House Books

Explore life on the prairie with these middle-grade books.

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Spotlight on Author Jessica Vitalis
Lisa Yelon 10/20/24 Lisa Yelon 10/20/24

Spotlight on Author Jessica Vitalis

With fantasies, realistic fiction, and a book in verse, Vitalis offers something for everyone.

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High Holiday Books for Kids
Lisa Yelon 9/29/24 Lisa Yelon 9/29/24

High Holiday Books for Kids

L'shana tova! Happy new year! Let's read more books.

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Elections and Voting
Lisa Yelon 9/15/24 Lisa Yelon 9/15/24

Elections and Voting

You're never too young to learn about our electoral system.

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