Cynthia L. Copeland

This is an interesting look at a girl whose teacher tells her she should write, and she goes for it. She lives in an extremely “traditional” household. Her brothers are expected to be businessmen and make a living. She is only allowed to wear dresses or skirts and if she becomes more than house wife, okay, if not, okay. I hate the father in this story. He so clearly favors the boys and wants his daughter to be his little princess forever, but I love this girls tenacity. Her willingness show more to go after a story, and realizing that it’s nice to have a boyfriend, but it’s not everything right now. A fun graphic novel for any age. show less

A charming, fast read perfect for middle grade readers. Copland touches on family and friend drama, first boyfriends, and the age old question of “what will I do when I grow up?” Though I wish the Watergate aspect had been played up a bit more (it feels especially relevant in late 2019!) this memoir is accessible and entertaining and is perfect for kids adjusting to getting older. Girls are likely to see themselves in Copeland and relate to her honesty. Big thanks to the publisher for show more the ARC! show less

This is an exceptionally good travel activity book -- the best one I've ever read, in fact. There are TONS of fresh ideas and the book is written in a fun-to-read style. Best of all, these seem like things real parents and real kids would actually do. Hurray! No Martha Stewart craft projects for the backseat....

This delightful book of wit and wisdom offers great suggestions for living inspired by real-life cat behavior. In addition to gorgeous full-color cat photos on almost every page, this book includes anecdotes about real feline heroes (and heroines), tips for cat care, and zen-like instructions that could help people and cats attain contentment and joy. A light read, but nevertheless charming and uplifting.