New Experience – Page 4 – Cannonball Read 17

Just too darn cute! Read it!

The Word for Friend by Aidan Cassie

October 2, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Just too darn cute! Read it! Okay, I need to write more. But The Word for Friend is really just too darn cute. Aidan Cassie created a story where language barriers does not mean friendship barriers. Kemala the pangolin is excited for her new city, home and school. She is a happy, talkative little girl (pangolin) and it is not until she gets to school that things change. She does not know anyone. And more importantly, nobody speaks her language. How is she going to […]

Be Proud of You

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad

July 3, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

For my cbr12bingo UnCannon slot I hope this review shows how much I loved and respect this book. I think this is a book all of us should read. It is not just a picture book, it is a snapshot into a young girls world. A special time in her life. A piece of a culture. The Proudest Blue has been on several reading lists over the last year and is currently popular due to the fact the author, Ibtihaj Muhammad is known for being the […]

A teaser for mid-April

The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi

March 4, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While I am 55/45 with the story of The Magical Yet, the illustrations are at a 99.9999999% awesome (why not 100? Well, nothing is perfect.) The modern idea and surreal, color blasting realistic illustrations makes this a new book for all ages. Kids will appreciate the flow of the story and the adults can appreciate the overall theme and the art. Angela DiTerlizzi’s story of a young child having trouble riding their bike, wanting to give up and trying again is an established theme. However, […]

Sunny, you’re a fine girl

Sunny by Celia Krampien

February 7, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Sunny is a cute and interesting story about seeing the (literally) Sunny Side of Life. Celia Krampien has created a story with a good flow to the text and the cute illustrations make this a comfortable read. Most ages will enjoy following Sunny (our girl narrator) as she goes along the path to her destination. If there is one thing about the book I do not like is the fact that Sunny might be too optimistic. I cannot imagine that everything is good. Or is […]

“When you write and draw in pencil, your eraser is your best friend.” ― Anthony T.Hincks

When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick

July 3, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

#cbr11bingo #Illustrated I was not sure about When Pencil Met Eraser as it looked like another odd couple story. And, it pretty much is that. The characters of Pencil and Eraser created by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr are complete opposites, and that means what you think it means. There is a little tension between these two at first. Pencil likes to draw lines, shapes and keep creating. Eraser likes to make some empty space that it feels enhances the image (such as […]

Sign up for Taloyoak’s annual Christmas Jigging Dance Contes

Simonie and the Dance Contest by Gail Matthews

June 19, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Simonie and the Dance Contest will not be for everyone. It has a voice that is probably slightly older than the format and possibly a bit too classical sounding (even though it is coming out in August of this year). Gail Matthews book introduces the people of Taloyoak, Nunavut, and one boy who love of reading and dancing. While perhaps more culture could have been brought in, the story is about trying, practicing and learning about listening to the music. It is set at Christmas […]

Zirza on A Gothic Classic for a ReasonIt's one of those wish-you-could-read-it-again-for-the-first-time books. I loved it.
Emmalita on “It came to something when you found yourself hoping that the footsteps you heard were ghosts.”I loved the ending! I don’t think it’s been out long enough to talk about why though.
Dixie on Track Her Down by Melinda LeighI am just starting Track Her Down and I have read them all in order till now and thought I...
Roland of Gilead on How can you give us the gift of a crazy character named Rando Thoughtful and then just as suddenly take that gift away? We need to talk, Uncle Stevie.I came across this randomly years after it was written because I was searching "Random Thoughtful. But I have the...
Emmalita on “Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”Oh my goodness, Gallifrey was beautiful. I’m sure her mittens were gloriously murdery.

Help Our Mission