

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
Disclaimer: I know the author of this book. However, the NYT Notable Children's Books of 2017 List can't be wrong! I know I haven't done one of these in awhile, but I figured now is a perfect time to get back into the habit. Congrats, Karina! If you're anything like me, our current political climate makes it difficult to read things you previously loved. Dystopian fiction used to be one of my favorite genres. And now it just feels too close to home. It's the exact same reaso