https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf en-us 2022-11-23 23:43:27 UTC 2026-01-26 08:22:32 UTC hello@padlet.com jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396094996 A funny new middle grade series about three 12-year-old best friends who start a babysitting club in their small California town. This book seems to have some similarities to the "Babysitters Club" and I think you will have a lot of fun reading it!]]> 2022-11-23 23:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396094996 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396096208 Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others. In this book about friendships, Shannon has to make some tough decisions and do what's right for herself and the people around her. I think you will be able to relate to this book and it can teach you about friendships!

]]> 2022-11-23 23:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396096208 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396097341  A graphic novel about friendship and finding where you "click" in middle school. Olive “clicks” with everyone in the fifth grade—until one day she doesn’t. When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she begins to panic, wondering why all her friends have already formed their own groups . . . without her. With the performance drawing closer by the minute, will Olive be able to find her own place in the show before the curtain comes up? I think you will be able to relate to the main character of this book and will find yourself wanting to read more and more to see what happens next....]]> 2022-11-23 23:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396097341 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396099578 This new series is about four best friends who are confidentially yours when writing their middle school newspaper's advice column.]]> 2022-11-23 23:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396099578 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396101108 A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! Maggie loves animals and thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? I know you have been wanting to get a puppy for a long time, so I thought you would enjoy this story about Maggie, a girl who wants a puppy but has to overcome some obstacles first. ]]> 2022-11-23 23:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396101108 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396102300 Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she’s away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford’s prized possessions in pieces. Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing, book sales, interior decorating—you name it, Beth and Chanda are there! Will they be able to patch up their mistake in time? I think you will enjoy the friendship aspect of this book, and will want to read more to find out if Beth and Chanda can fix their mistake!

]]> 2022-11-24 00:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396102300 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396106059 It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. This book tells the story of how both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again. Since you love animals, I thought you would enjoy this story about the connection between a boy named Peter and his pet fox, Pax. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396106059 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396107108 A touching, New York Times–bestselling story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal lovers. I thought you would enjoy this story about a girl and her dog. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396107108 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396108974 Lizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family.  I think you will enjoy the suspenseful aspect of this book and the connection between the elephant and the family who has become attached to her.]]> 2022-11-24 00:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396108974 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396111236 Desperate to be near horses, a hopeful girl with no horse experience begs for a job at a stable. Then she falls in love with a beautiful but mischievous pony, only to have it bought by another family. Abby’s heart aches when her barn job becomes helping the new owner learn to ride the best pony ever. Will she be able to let go of what never belonged to her? Because you have expressed to me your love of horses, I thought that you would enjoy this book about a girl and a pony who she has become attached to. This book will have you reading more to find out what happens to Abby and the pony.]]> 2022-11-24 00:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396111236 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396113636 A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396113636 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396118663 Sofia is the best gymnast at her gym in the city. But after a bad fall and injury during practice, getting back on the beam is harder than she thought. When she does come back, Sofia is consumed with fear and anxiety related to her fall. Can Sofia overcome her fear and trauma to make it back on the beam? I know you have a lot of experience practicing gymnastics, so I thought you might relate to Sofia, and draw some inspiration from her. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396118663 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396123117 This book is about Nadia Comaneci who was a fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. I think the story of Nadia could inspire you and teach you some history about a sport that you love. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396123117 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396132391 Sisi is a young girl that is vibrant and full of energy. When her mom signs her up for gymnastics class, her passion for the sport grows and with one goal in mind, Sisi is determined to make that goal a reality. I chose this book because I think you and Sisi may have a lot in common. ]]> 2022-11-24 00:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396132391 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396135881 Kenzie's super strength makes her a super tumbler. But it causes all sorts of problems on the balance beam. If she doesn't learn to control her strength, all of her teammates will be teasing her.

]]> 2022-11-24 00:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2396135881 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2405676963 From some of the conversations we have had about reading, you have emphasized to me how much you love the "Babysitters club" series, so this column is dedicated to books that are similar to the babysitters club. You mentioned how the aspects of the babysitters club which you enjoy are because they are focused on hanging out with friends. All of the books included her are books about friendship which I know you will love. ]]> 2022-12-01 19:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2405676963 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407157379 I know how passionate you are about animals, especially dogs and horses! You've mentioned how you really want to get a puppy and you have been trying to convince your mom to get you one. All the books in this column are about different animals and their relationships with the humans in their life! ]]> 2022-12-02 21:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407157379 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407166807 This column features books which are all about gymnastics, and biographies about some of the most famous gymnasts in the world. I think you will be able to relate to some of the books and draw inspirations from the others. ]]> 2022-12-02 21:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407166807 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407316758 Luke Garner, an illegal third child, spent his first twelve years in hiding. For the past four months Luke has lived among others, using the identity of Lee Grant, at the Hendricks School for Boys. But just as things are finally starting to go right, Lee's little brother Smits arrives at the school and Luke finds himself caught in a tangle of lies that gets more complex with every passing day. I read this book when I was about your age and I could not put it down. I ended up reading every book in the series and I think you would feel the same if you gave it a chance. The suspense in this book will have you wanting to read more and more!]]> 2022-12-03 03:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407316758 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407319502 Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce new children, who are assigned to appropriate family units. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. Everyone is the same. Except Jonas. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. Gradually Jonas learns that power lies in feelings. But when his own power is put to the test—when he must try to save someone he loves—he may not be ready. Is it too soon? Or too late? This book is captivating and engaging, and I think you would really enjoy it!

]]> 2022-12-03 03:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407319502 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407321204 Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys’ detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize there’s more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption. This book takes lots of twists and turns and teaches lessons about friendships, forgiveness, and life. ]]> 2022-12-03 03:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407321204 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407323884 Billy needs $50 for a new minibike, so he accepts a crazy challenge! This is a funny and entertaining book which I loved as a kid, and I know you will too!]]> 2022-12-03 04:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407323884 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407325039 Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules-from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public"-in order to stop his embarrassing behaviors. But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a paraplegic boy, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal? This heartfelt read is something every child should have in their library. ]]> 2022-12-03 04:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407325039 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407326041 One of my all time favorite books which I still revisit to this day. ]]> 2022-12-03 04:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407326041 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407336076 A young artist falls in love with a foal. The expensive surgery the foal needs has little chance to correct the problem. Still Mary plots and conspires to raise money to save the horse, even as time runs out. She sacrifices what she holds dear - the trust of her papa, to gain her heart's desire. But she could lose everything in her struggle to save the foal.

]]> 2022-12-03 04:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407336076 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407336917 Books that I cherished in my childhood that I know you will love too. These books are essentials for everyone's personal library. ]]> 2022-12-03 04:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2407336917 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410106715 One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries—and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. ]]> 2022-12-06 03:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410106715 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410112771 This book is inspiring and important for any young female athletes to read! This book also features the tales of famous gymnasts which is one of the reasons I chose it for you. ]]> 2022-12-06 03:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410112771 jocelynianna https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410113099 This Pet themed anthology of poems is written by various authors. This book is full of a collection of poems, all about pets! This is a perfect read for an animal lover like yourself. ]]> 2022-12-06 03:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jocelynianna/yze81zskf6jbhxgf/wish/2410113099