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    • Jun 28, 2019
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3 on a Theme: Beatles

Every time I see a preview for the movie "Yesterday," all I can think about is how it seems VERY similar to the story in a book I used to book talk with my middle schoolers all the time.


Since the movie is out in theaters now, I thought that this week's 3 on a Theme (+1) would be The Beatles!


The Girl Who Became a Beatle by Greg Taylor. (Grades 6-10)

This is the book that inspired my post today. A girl makes a wish to be as famous as The Beatles. And then wakes up in a world where no one remembers the Beatles except her... and now her band has replaced The Beatles in music history. I vaguely remember this book being "optioned" for a film, so I hope this is the film... and that the author gets credit!


Beatle Meets Destiny by Gabrielle Williams (Grades 8-12)

A teen named John Lennon (nickname Beatle) meets his dream girl: Destiny McCartney. It has to be the perfect match, right?


John Lennon by Elizabeth Partridge (Grades 6-12 & ADULTS)

National Book Award Finalist Partridge's OUTSTANDING biography of John Lennon.


Plus 1: Fab Four Friends by Susanna Reich

If you're looking for a #picturebook biography of the group, this one is it! Perfect introduction for grades 2-5.


 
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    • Dec 7, 2018
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Friday Five: It's DUMPLIN' Day!

The countdown if finally over...Dumplin' has come to Netflix! I have loved this book by Julie Murphy since it first came out. I recommend it to teens and adults alike. I added the movie to my queue the day Netflix posted it.


So, off I go to watch it...and you should too! (After reading the book, of course).


And for your Friday Five this week: Three great #YALIT books that you can binge-watch on Netflix/Redbox (including Dumplin'), plus two books that would make EPIC movie adaptations.


Happy Reading and Watching!

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    • Sep 8, 2018
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Series Saturday: To All the Boys I've Loved Before


I have been a fan of Jenny Han's "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" trilogy since the first book was published. I had the movie added to my Netflix queue as soon as it was posted as "coming soon." If you haven't read the book(s) yet, run immediately to the library and check out a copy! Because you MUST watch this movie. (Sorry, I belong to the school of "reading the book before seeing the movie"). If you have seen the movie, what did you think? It's possible that I've already seen it more than once. (Which is perhaps odd for a not-teenager to admit?) It is exactly what I wanted it to be. And while every teen girl that has been in the volleyball carpool or classroom lately has been obsessed with the actor they cast as Peter, I'd like to point out that the young girl they cast as Kitty is PERFECT! She is everything I wanted from Lara Jean's little sister. How many times is too many times to watch this movie? #askingforafriend #TeamLaraJean #netflixforthewin

 
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