Today, on Hook of a Book, I review I’ll Be the One, by Lyla Lee! This is an amazing, YA, body-positive story about Skye, an aspiring K-Pop star. I totally loved it! Email me: [email protected].

This week, I review Airi Sano, Prankmaster General, by Zoe Tokushige, with illustrations from Jennifer Naalchigar! Thank you to Penguin Young Readers for a copy! If you like funny, comedic books, you’ll love this book so much. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Attack of the Black Rectangles, by Amy Sarig King. This was an amazing book about censorship and how kids can fight back! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Bhai For Now, by Maleeha Siddiqui! I received an ARC of this book, and I absolutely loved it! It’s a tale of switched identities and family. Bhai For Now will be released on October 4, 2022. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing middle grade read by Melanie Conklin, the author of Every Missing Piece and Counting Thyme — A Perfect Mistake! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 11 Birthdays, by Wendy Mass, who wrote Every Soul a Star. This is a wonderful piece of magical realism that is a listener request sent in from Abigail. I loved it! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a listener request sent in from Clementine—Eventown, by Corey Ann Haydu! I loved this book so much. It was a perfect example of magical realism! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Key Player, by Kelly Yang! This book will be released on September 6th, 2022—I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC). This is the 4th book in the Front Desk series—it was totally amazing! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Sweet and Sour, by Debbi Michiko Florence! This book will be released on September 6th, 2022—I received an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC). I loved this book! It was perfectly sweet! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The First Rule of Climate Club, by Carrie Firestone. This is a listener request sent in from Riya. It’s also the sequel to Dress Coded, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. I highly recommend this story! Email me: [email protected].