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July 2019

Hi Folks!

I hope you are off to a wonderful summer. I have been busy completing the American version of my virtual online reading engagement training, ReadBETTERin67Steps.com. I help parents and educators transform struggling and reluctant readers into more passionate and proficient readers in just over TWO MONTHS. We’ve already had great success with the program in India, Argentina and Costa Rica, and I am so excited for the launch here in the United States.

So, what are you reading? Anything you’d like me to check out? I yearn for summers because they allow me to dive into a number of eclectic titles in various genres for different age levels, from Elin Hilderbrand’s Summer of ’69 to Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus to Refugee by Alan Gratz.

Anyhow, enjoy this month’s book selections below. I hope you are all reading some wonderful books. Make sure to tell me all about them. If you're an author or a publisher and would like to send me review copies of your book(s), please send them to the address listed for authors and publishers.

I hope you are reading some wonderful books. Make sure to tell me about them by clicking here.

Have a wonderful July, and enjoy your books!
Chasing the High

Chasing the High

By Michael G. Dash 174 pages Adult

Danny Says

I think my favorite autobiographies are the ones that are not afraid to share the “warts” of their authors. Dash unabashedly reveals how his addictions put him on a downward spiral, but don’t worry. There’s a happy ending, with lessons all of us can use in our own lives.
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Room With a Clue

Room With a Clue

By Kate Kingsbury 226 pages Adult

Danny Says

Nothing brings me more joy than devouring a quick, Agatha Christie-style mystery over a pot of tea. Kingsbury’s wonderful Pennyfoot Hotel mystery series is perfect for those who enjoyed Downton Abbey.
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YouTube Secrets

YouTube Secrets

By Sean Cannell & Benji Travis 194 pages Adult

Danny Says

Most people know that Google is the world’s top search engine, but fewer realize that YouTube comes in second place. And its audience grows every day. Cannell and Travis have successfully utilized YouTube to build massive audiences that they can serve with their products and tips, and this book is an essential guide for anyone interested in sharing their knowledge with the world.
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The Sixth Man

The Sixth Man

By Andre Iguodala 256 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Do you know any boys that want to play in the NBA? Heck – almost all of my students – male and female – had dreams of playing professional basketball. What I love about this autobiography – and what sets it apart, in my mind – is Iguodala’s incredible honesty dealing with racial tensions and succeeding not just in basketball but in life as a successful investor and philanthropist. His insights into his own grit and drive provide excellent lessons and guidance. And I’m not even a Golden State Warriors fan!
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The Orange Girl

The Orange Girl

By Jostein Gaarder 160 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

To Georg Røed, his father is no more than a shadow, a distant memory. But then one day his grandmother discovers some pages stuffed into the lining of an old red pushchair. The pages are a letter to Georg, written just before his father died, and a story, “The Orange Girl.” But this is no ordinary story - it is a riddle from the past and centers around an incident in his father's youth. Now, from beyond the grave, he is asking his son to help him finally solve the puzzle of her identity. A modern fairy tale with a philosophical twist.
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By Tamora Pierce 272 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

The second entry in Pierce’s Protector of the Small series, main character Kel has come to the palace to learn how to become a knight. Although there has been one other woman who has succeeded, she still faces many hurdles – often from those who are training her, as well as those training with her. This book covers the second and third years of that preparation, including battles with bandits and with beings from the Immortal Realm who threaten the kingdom. Fantasy with a female protagonist. Yay!
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Patina

Patina

By Jason Reynolds 256 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Great “tweener” for upper elementary and middle school students. A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Reynolds.
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This is My Book!

This is My Book!

By Mark Pett 40 pages Children

Danny Says

What happens when a writer learns that he doesn’t quite have as much control over his book as he thinks? When the author’s characters, led by a panda bear named Spike, take over his book and begin telling a story of their own, pandemonium ensues in this playful romp about making books.
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Grumpy Monkey

Grumpy Monkey

By Suzanne Lang 32 pages Children

Danny Says

For me, the best picture books make me laugh while teaching important lessons. Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it, so they encourage him not to hunch, to smile and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice...and he has a bit of a meltdown. Excellent case study in the dangers of putting on a happy face that teaches kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings. More importantly, the book facilitates discussions about how to deal with negative feelings.
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Dear Girl,

Dear Girl,

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Paris Rosenthal 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Lovely book celebrating all girls to be exactly who they are. It is so important that we remind children every day how unique and beautiful they are. In fact, a lot of adults could use that reminder, too.

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