V. S.

At age 13, V. S. is a published poet and essayist. When not studying, V. S. is an avid reader, writer, and volleyball player. Off the court, V. S. has a love for worn-out, doodled-on Converse and funky scarves. Coming from an artistic family, V. S. aspires to be an editor or writer, especially since her drawing skills are limited to stick figures. V. S.’s parents have declared her room a hard-hat area because her bookshelves are about to burst.

Book Reviews by V. S.

Image of Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature
Author(s):
Joyce, Illustrated by Krommes, Beth Sidman
Genre(s):
Children, Poetry, 3-6

Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature

October 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
V. S.

“Go out this instant and purchase Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman.

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Image of The Hound Dog's Haiku: and Other Poems for Dog Lovers
Author(s):
Michael J. Rosen
Genre(s):
5-9

The Hound Dog's Haiku: and Other Poems for Dog Lovers

September 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
V. S.

“You won’t be disappointed—and your tail will be wagging all the way home.”

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Image of Come, Thief: Poems
Author(s):
Jane Hirshfield
Genre(s):
Poetry

Come, Thief: Poems

August 24, 2011
Reviewed by: 
V. S.

Come, Thief is a pleasantly unusual book of poetry that is both refreshing and insightful.

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Image of Building Stories
Author(s):
Isabel Hill
Genre(s):
Children, 4-8, Picture Books

Building Stories (PB)

August 14, 2011
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V. S.

“Who knew that buildings had so much to say? All we had to do was listen—and Isabel Hill absolutely speaks the mysterious language of buildings.”

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Image of Lemonade: and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word
Author(s):
Bob Raczka
Genre(s):
8-12

Lemonade: and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word

April 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
V. S.

Lemonade Lemonade is a literary explosion of free verse puzzle poetry and a visual feast of witty words and phrases.

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Image of At the Sea Floor Café: Odd Ocean Critter Poems
Author(s):
Leslie Bulion
Genre(s):
9–12

At the Sea Floor Cafe: Odd Ocean Critter Poems

April 1, 2011
Reviewed by: 
V. S.

At the Sea Floor Café is a very insightful and well-done book. The illustrations are unique and edgy, and go perfectly with the poetry.

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Author(s):
Sherry Shahan
Genre(s):
Twentieth Century, Social & Family Issues

Purple Daze

March 22, 2011
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V. S.

Purple Daze is a cutting-edge novel, strategically written to keep you wanting more as you delve deeper into the love and conflict of the rocky 1960s.

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Image of A Dazzling Display of Dogs
Author(s):
Betsy Franco
Genre(s):
3-7

A Dazzling Display of Dogs

January 10, 2011
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V. S.

A Dazzling Display of Dogs is a book both beautifully written and beautifully illustrated.

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