A FEW NEW BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND TWEENS
For Children “The Last Cuentista” by Donna Barba
For Tweens “The Parker Inheritance” by Varian Johnson: This mystery novel follows four siblings as they uncover the secrets of their family’s past. The siblings must solve a series of puzzles and riddles in order to find a hidden treasure that could change their lives forever.
Higuera: This magical realism novel tells the story of a young girl named Alma who is gifted with the power of storytelling. When her village is destroyed by the U.S. Army, Alma sets out on a journey to find a new home and share her stories with the world.
“The Last True Poets of the Sea” by Wendy Mass: This contemporary fantasy novel tells the story of a young girl named Pip who can talk to animals. Pip sets out on a journey to find a mythical island where she believes she can save the world from destruction.
“The Penderwicks at Point Mouette” by Jeanne Birdsall: This charming novel is the third in the Penderwicks series and follows the four sisters as they spend the summer at the beach with their aunt. The girls have all sorts of adventures, including a treasure hunt, a mermaid sighting, and a run-in with a grumpy old neighbor.
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie: This semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of a young Native American boy named Junior who leaves his reservation to attend a white high school. Junior struggles to adjust to his new life and deals with racism, bullying, and self-doubt.
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson: This powerful picture book is about the importance of being seen and accepted for who you are. The book follows a young girl named Maya as she experiences her first day of school and learns to embrace her uniqueness.
These are just a few of the many great new books that have been released for children and tweens, so grab a book and let your imagination run wild!
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It’s blueberry season, so treat yourself to a batch of these blueberry muffins. Mashing a half cup of the berries and adding them to the batter produces a very moist muffin that stays fresh longer. INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature • 1 1/4 cups plus 3 tsp sugar, divided • 2 eggs • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour • 1/2 tsp salt
Best Blueberry Muffins
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F, then wash, drain, and pick over blueberries. 2. With an electric mixer, cream butter and 1 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. 3. In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder, and add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. 4. Crush 1/2 cup blueberries with a fork and mix into the batter. Fold in the remaining whole berries. 5. Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill with batter. Sprinkle remaining sugar over the tops of the muffins and bake at 375 F for about 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out just clean. 6. Remove muffins from tin and cool for at least 30 minutes. Store uncovered, or the muffins will be too moist the second day — if they last that long!
• 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 cup whole milk • 2 cups blueberries, divided
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