Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Watch Us Rise, by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! This is an incredible book that will speak awesome conversations. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review 11 Before 12, by Lisa Greenwald! This book is such a good lighthearted, friendship tale of two BFFs starting middle school. I actually read the series backwards, (on accident), just now reading the first book in the series. I can’t wait to share it with you! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review an amazing YA book by Katharine McGee — American Royals! This book is about an alternate future in which America had a royal family instead of a democracy. I loved it so much and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski, the author of The Kate In Between! This amazing book will blow your socks off — it’ll be released on 1/10/23. (I received an ARC.) Email me: [email protected].

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Millionaires for the Month, by Stacy McAnulty! I got two different listener requests for this book — one from Cailyn, and one from Ruchama. I loved this book so much, and you will too! Listen to hear more. Email me: [email protected].

Happy Holidays, everyone! Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Last Super Chef, by Dan Negron! This is an awesome story about food, family, and competition. If you’re a fan of cooking shows, like MasterChef, you’ll love The Last Super Chef. I can’t recommend it more! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review This Is How I Roll, by Debbi Michiko Florence! This is an incredible book that will be released on 1/3/23. I also interview Ms. Florence, the author of Sweet and Sour, Keep it Together, Keiko Carter, and the Jasmine Toguchi series for younger readers, about her writing and this book. Listen to hear our interview and celebrate 100 episodes! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Red, White, and Whole, by Rajani LaRocca! This is an incredible novel-in-verse set in the 1980s. I’ve read it maybe 3 times by now, and I love it so much! Tune in next week to hear a special one-hundredth episode! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Braced, by Alyson Gerber. This was a listener request sent in from Ruchama! It’s an amazing story of embracing scoliosis, and learning that you are perfect no matter what. Listen to hear more! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review A Rover’s Story, by Jasmine Warga! If you’ve ever wondered what a robot it thinking or feeling, you’ll love this book about a Mars rover that starts to feel human emotion. It was fantastic! Email me: [email protected].