#mixed-up

Out this week: Mixed-Up (First Second, $14.99): 

Kami Garcia and Brittney Williams have both worked on DC’s all-ages graphic novels, but this time they’re teaming up for the story of a fifth grader whose learning disability comes to light.

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stella and her besties, Emiko and Latasha, are so excited for fifth grade. They are in the same class with a great teacher AND their favorite show, Witchlins, is about to drop something super exciting! When Witchlins announces that they have an online game that requires a guidebook, Stella starts to feel left out. She's never been the best reader.

On top of the guidebook, fifth grade has so many words in the textbooks! Stella starts to fall further and further behind in both schoolwork and the Witchlins game. She feels like her friends are leaving her behind as well because all they want to do is talk about the game. They just don't understand how hard it is for Stella.

Thankfully, her teacher recognizes her struggles and helps Stella figure out that she has dyslexia, a learning disorder that makes it difficult to read. Slowly, Stella is able to navigate schoolwork AND work on the Witchlins guidebook once she recognizes her disability.

The Mouse, “playing” in the kitchen. Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Fries The Mouse cooked some elbow macaroni with frozen mixed vegetables. Added the fries and chicken to warm. Start of the Bowl Added the honey mustard dip that came with the order. Not quite enough, a little more yellow mustard and a squeeze of honey. Sauced Of course, if get green onions, use. 🙂 Green Onions is a…

Review: Mixed Up, By: Emma Hart

Mixed Up Synopsis

Hiring my brother’s best friend was not on my to-do list.

Neither was he.

Expanding my dirty cocktail bar into food was supposed to be easy, except finding a chef in my little town of Whiskey Key is anything but. Until Parker Hamilton comes home—bringing his Michelin starred chef’s hat with him. He has no work. I need someone like him in my new kitchen. There’s just one…

Cover reveal: Mixed Up, By: Emma Hart

Mixed Up By Emma Hart Release Day: April 18

Synopsis

Hiring my brother’s best friend was not on my to-do list.

Neither was he.

Expanding my dirty cocktail bar into food was supposed to be easy, except finding a chef in my little town of Whiskey Key is anything but. Until Parker Hamilton comes home—bringing his Michelin starred chef’s hat with him. He has no work. I need someone like him in my…