Thanks to Candlewick Press for this copy, out Tuesday!
How in the world are we going to survive without seeing the rest of Beverly's, Raymie's and Louisiana's stories? This time, Beverly has buried her beloved Buddy, and takes the chance to go somewhere, not to run away, but to run to. Louisiana is gone, Raymie will miss her, but this thing called home doesn't hold anything for her anymore. In this new small town by the beach, she meets more than one person with a story, finds a place to live, a job, and more loving kindness than she's had before, except from her two friends. She's fourteen, and has a few surprises coming! I love hearing from Beverly. At fourteen, she is brave and strict about her beliefs more than many adults. Reading her story brought tears, just like in the others, bringing questions again that come from "Be kind. You don't know what someone is going through." Kate DiCamillo never disappoints. 
Thanks to Candlewick Press for the advanced copy of this seaside adventure, out last May! Thomas Taylor is well-known for being the illustrator of the cover of the first Harry Potter book, but this time, he's written his own adventure, and the illustrations in the book are by Tom Booth, not all finished in this ARC, but those included add to this scary atmosphere of Eerie-on-Sea.
from Walker Books: Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, knows that returning lost things to their rightful owners is not easy – especially when the lost thing is not a thing at all, but a girl. No one knows what happened to Violet Parma’s parents twelve years ago, and when she engages Herbie to help her find them, the pair discover that their disappearance might have something to do with the legendary sea-monster, the Malamander. Eerie-on-Sea has always been a mysteriously chilling place, where strange stories seem to wash up.
The detective work done by these youngsters will be quite an exciting adventure for young readers. Herbert and Violet scurry around the village no matter the risks and injuries. They are determined to follow the clues, to figure out the truth of this folk story that surrounds the town's life. Intriguing characters, from Herbie and Violet to the friendly and the ominous add to the mystery. It's book number one. Number two is coming in May 2020.
Oh, to be on the beach again, and "be". Others ask this young girl a question or two, like "What are you making?" She always answers, "I don't know." She plays and messes about with what's available, she enjoys her place by the sea, she is present. There is a wonderful surprise acknowledgment of her answers when a woman comes by to set up her easel. The illustrations' acrylic and oil paintings show the sand and sea beauty and teasing glimpses of the girl and her creations. It's a wonderful book.
In a foreword for parents: "Intersection Allies reminds us that we don't have to "choose" one primary identity. Instead, each of us is all of who we are every single day and in every single way." Different kids introduce themselves in a brief poem, focusing on one part, perhaps they might say the 'main' part. Collaged illustrations are bright, colorful and varied.
I can't imagine not having this in every classroom! There is the text, written in rhyme, showing each young person and some parts of their identity. In the backmatter lies a page on intersectionality, a page-by-page discussion guide, some definitions and bios of the four authors. The final double-page fills with words: "where there's room for some, we make room for all, friends can be Allies, no matter how small."