We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach

An imminent catastrophic event can change how you view your life.

In the life of high school, there’s popular Peter, keep to herself Eliza, laid back Andy, and parent pressured Anita. Each has their own problems and they casually know each other from attending Hamilton High School. When news of the asteroid in the sky having 66.6% chance of colliding with Earth, the four students question their true intentions and discover what truly matters. Their town gets more chaotic and stressed the closer the asteroid gets. The four teens’ lives entwine and things spiral, sometimes out of control. I grew to care about them and stayed invested in their stories throughout the book. Realistic fiction with a dystopian touch, 5 stars!

The Whole Wide World and Me by Toni Yuly

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Thanks to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for the opportunity to read and review The Whole Wide World and Me by Toni Yuly!
Cute, simple and charming prose! Illustrations are reminiscent of Eric Carle because of the patterns, paint on paper and construction paper looking images and backgrounds. A sweet book with a strong message of uniqueness and belonging. 5 stars!