Maggie Knapp
213 Articles
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Last 12 months
Last 24 months
Specific Dates
From:
To:
After Spring
This title sparks sympathy and understanding for Syrian refugees and gives a moving look at life in the camp while putting individual faces on the thousands of displaced people. Portions could be used to foster discussion on topics from urban planning to resilience to concern for others.
Reviews Are In: Read, Write and Expand Your Career
A solid reference (and cheering section) for librarians interested in writing book reviews either informally or via freelance work for journals and magazines.
The Exo Project
This romantic space adventure lacks full development of the characters and the settings. A secondary selection for most libraries.
Long Way North
The distinctive animation style may not draw in every viewer, but the adventurous plot, visual humor, and saturated colors should hold the attention of most. The film does not lend itself to direct curricular tie-ins but is worthy of viewing for enrichment or for discussion of grit, bravery, and perseverance.
Knowledge Encyclopedia: Animal
A beautiful addition to any science classroom, home, or school or public library.
The Scourge
A solid choice for younger teens and those who want a fast- paced dystopian novel without extreme violence.
91%: A Film About Guns in America
Consider for high school classes where there is enough time to examine one side of a controversial question.
Carve the Mark
The author's name may catch the eye of "Divergent" trilogy fans, but they will find that this book has less romance and more violence. Consider where Marie Lu's "Young Elites" series, Eoin Colfer's "W.A.R.P." books, and Allen Zadoff's "Unknown Assassin" titles are popular.
Ashes
The trilogy conclusion, like the previous installments, is a must-purchase for middle school libraries. It has abundant curricular ties-ins and is enjoyable in its own right for any fan of strong heroines and historical fiction.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
