Novel: Stef Soto, Taco Queen Author: Jennifer Torres Target Audience: 8 to 12 Genre: Contemporary/Realistic Publication Year: 2017 Setting: United States; contemporary A Favorite Quote: “‘We did it,’ Papi says simply, ‘because our compadres needed us.'” My One Sentence Summary: Stef Soto is embarrassed by her family’s taco truck and longing for some freedom from her protective parents, […]
2017 Debuts
Novel: Frost Blood Author: Elly Blake Target Audience: 12 and up Genre: Fantasy Publication Year: January 2017 Setting: Tempesia—Kingdom of Frostbloods; during the reign of King Rasmus A Favorite Quote: “But the world has grown weary of stories now…And only children listen.” My One Sentence Summary: After Ruby is imprisoned […]