The Last Cherry Blossom by Kathleen Burkinshaw My rating: 5 of 5 stars Before I go any further, let me state that this is an important book! The story of 12 year old, Yuriko, will touch you in ways you may not have thought possible. Set in Hiroshima, Japan before and after the dropping of… Read more »
Five in Five with Kathleen Burkinshaw: author of The Last Cherry Blossom
Hey there, Kathleen! I’m so excited to have teamed up with you for the #MGGetsReal campaign—to highlight books with tough topics for “real” kids. I can’t express how important it is for people to be able to find themselves within the pages of a book, especially kids who can be so self-conscious during those awkward… Read more »