Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

The answer is because We are AWWWWEEEESOOOME!

Why We Need Aunts. by Gregory E. Lang

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The title is:  Why We Need Aunts. The author is Gregory E. Lang. The illustrator is Lisa Alderson. It was read via an online reader copy. It is due in September 2025. Yes, dear reader, one must wait until Fall 2025 to learn why Lang thinks we need aunts and how Alderson has decided to illustrate that. I will say that the number one reason one needs an aunt is that we are AWESOME! We spoil you. We give great hugs. We know the fun […]

Around the world in a book

Lunar New Year (Celebrations & Festivals) by Natasha Yim

Martina Has Too Many Tias by Emma Otheguy

The Masjid Kamal Loves by Ashley Franklin

Lali’s Flip-Flops by Farhana Zia

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I was in the mood for picture books, and when I went looking for one, I found four. (I was surprised I only found four). And when I started to really look at them, I realized they were all culturally based.  And due to the shorter nature of them, it would be hard to write individual reviews, so here is a “Around the World ” in four books themed review. All are currently available and all are good reads and I will probably read the […]

Two languages one story

Okāwīsimāw Omēkiwin Askīhkānihk Ohci: Auntie’s Rez Surprise by Heather O’Watch

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My 250 words for a review are almost taken up by the Nehiyaw title, Okāwīsimāw Omēkiwin Askīhkānihk Ohci: Auntie’s Rez Surprise (translated by Dorothy Thunder). I am sorry to say there was not a glossary or pronunciation guide in either of the versions I read (I also read the English only version, just titled Auntie’s Rez Surprise). Therefore, I was unable to truly appreciate the language. At first the dual languages were a bit confusing, making the pages crowded, but I quickly was able to […]

We are family (Goodness help you)

Summer Is for Cousins by Rajani Larocca

Oh No, the Aunts Are Here by Adam Rex

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As a cousin, I compare myself to books about cousins. And while me and mine did play and have ice cream, we did not do it  the way this family does in Summer Is for Cousins.  But it does not matter how you spent your summers; you probably can relate to Ravi’s family. He is the almost youngest (there is a new seventh cousin to his sixth place), he admires his oldest cousin, and he likes sharing ice cream time with all the cousins. The […]

Under and over the sea

Aquicorn Cove by Katie O’Neill.

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  cbr12bingo Cannonballer SaysMy journey to finding my Cannonballer Says was not easy. First, I wanted to read Rick by Gino. This was due to the fact narfina mentioned the word “aromantic” and who doesn’t want to see themselves portrayed in a story? Or at least see how it is portrayed? But I could not locate my readers copy. I then thought either Gender Queer (also recommended by narfina) or No Ivy League (recommend by ardaigle) but neither of my copies were around. I then […]

One word: DANG

Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero by Ellie Royce

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Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero is a modern take on gender and how it is fluid. It is how Drag is not just “dressing up” but being who you are.  The best part is how normal and realistic the situation is. Uncle Leo helps with homework, plays with his nephew and they have fun. Auntie Lotta sings, dances and has fun with her nephew. Just because Leo is Lotta/Lotta is Leo is beside the point. These are things we can relate to: having fun with […]



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