Book-Talk: Shapes of Love by L. V. Peñalba

My latest Book-Talk is about Shapes of Love by L. V. Peñalba. With its centering of an autistic and queer main character, this Young Adult romantic comedy helps to expand which orientations and which types of relationships can be viewed as “normal” in society.
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‘Filo’s Butterflies’ by Litea Fuata

My read-aloud of Filo’s Butterflies, written by Litea Fuata and illustrated by Myo Yum, centered an experience that I think a lot of people can relate to.

‘More than Peach’ by Bellen Woodard

When reading aloud during library storytime, I especially like sharing stories about children who are making a positive difference in the world around them. A great example of this is More than Peach, written by “crayon activist” Bellen Woodard and illustrated by Fanny Liem.

Read-aloud recommendation for Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week takes place from Oct. 4 to 10, and I’m recommending Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson as a timely classroom read-aloud during Banned Books Week. Brown Girl Dreaming is this year’s featured selection for “Right to Read Night,” which is being promoted by the National Coalition Against Censorship.

‘Shapes of Love’ by L. V. Peñalba

Among books I’ve recently completed: Shapes of Love by L. V. Peñalba has the capacity to expand which orientations and which types of relationships are perceived as “normal.”