Entries Tagged as 'Female Protagonist'

Stef Soto, Taco Queen

January 5th, 2019 · 2 Comments · Books

My 9-year old daughter and I really enjoyed reading the novel Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres together. Stef is in middle school and is the child of immigrant parents. Throughout the book, she comes to terms with her feelings about her family’s very visible business as owners of a run-down taco truck named […]

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Vet Volunteers (book series)

February 20th, 2018 · 2 Comments · Books

Review By JENNIFER KALI My 8-year-old daughter has been making her way through every book in the Vet Volunteers book series available at our local library. The series combines her love of mystery novels (she’s also reading every Nancy Drew book available) with her love of animals. The series, an American Girl spin-off, follows 11-year-old […]

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

December 29th, 2017 · No Comments · Movies

Review By JENNIFER KALI My family has mad love for all things Star Wars and the latest movie is no exception. We saw “The Last Jedi” as a family and my 8-year-old daughter said, “That was just amazing! It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen!” The latest movies in the Star Wars franchise do an […]

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Wonder Woman (2017)

June 7th, 2017 · 4 Comments · Movies

Review By KRISTIN WALD With the gorgeous posters, dramatic previews, and all-around hype surrounding the blockbuster “Wonder Woman,” it is tempting to throw caution to the wind and bring children to see this woman-directed, woman-centered superhero film. But should you? Common Sense Media recommends the film for children 12+ and it is rated PG-13. Adhering […]

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