# Ann Rinaldi

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Girl in Blue Chapter 22 of 25

We will read Girl in blue by Ann Rinaldi and how Sarah Loisa takes charge of her own life, which will lead to her becoming who she wants to be. How a girl becomes a soldier in the Civil wars. Good night. Sleep tight and dont let the bedbugs bite

Girl in Blue Chapter 23 of 25

We will read Girl in blue by Ann Rinaldi and how Sarah Loisa takes charge of her own life, which will lead to her becoming who she wants to be. How a girl becomes a soldier in the Civil wars. Good night. Sleep tight and dont let the bedbugs bite

Girl in Blue Chapter 24 of 25

We will read Girl in blue by Ann Rinaldi and how Sarah Loisa takes charge of her own life, which will lead to her becoming who she wants to be. How a girl becomes a soldier in the Civil wars. Good night. Sleep tight and dont let the bedbugs bite

50 Shades of Red, White, and Blue (Ann Rinaldi's first and most unforgettable historical romance: Time Enough for Drums (1986)

Clear your calendars. Burn a chakra candle. Prepare yourself for the greatest love story that never needed to be told. Join us as we tackle Ann Rinaldi's first and most unforgettable historical romance: Time Enough for Drums (1986). The cover poses the question: "Can Jem ever love a Tory?" Please t…

Book Review (Cautionary): Brooklyn Rose by Ann Rinaldi

The more Ann Rinaldi I read, the more her writing disappoints me. Brooklyn Rose had the potential to be a charming and interesting historical novel, but several recurring flaws render it unsuitable for a thoughtful young adult audience or a library that aims to provide living books and quality hist…

#99 Have Yourself a Merry Little Podcast with Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone!

Jen and I are beyond excited to bring to you two authors we have long admired; Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone! We talk deli meats, friendship, washing machines, dark villain romances, book bans, library boards, fanfic, and so much more! Happy holidays from this library crew to you! Questions/comme…

Book Review - Cautionary: My Vicksburg by Ann Rinaldi

Having just finished another Ann Rinaldi novel, My Vicksburg, I find myself reflecting on some disturbing patterns that mark her work. Rinaldi’s books are nothing if not uneven. At their best, they provide interesting, historically rich narratives with strong female protagonists; at their worst, th…

Book Review - Cautionary: The Education of Mary

I feel betrayed by The Education of Mary: A Little Miss of Color: 1832 by Anne Rinaldi. Another disappointing novel by this author who is so  often recommended to teens. I confess that I do not know very much about the real Prudence Crandall. What I do know is that she is celebrated as an aboliti…

Ep 198 - Talking About ProgStock with Tom Palmieri and Ann Rinaldi

Ann Rinaldi and Tom Palmieri join us to talk about ProgStock, the annual prog rock festival featuring various artists! ProgStock is the American Northeast's only international progressive rock festival, and it'll take place October 9-12, 2025 in Rutherford, New Jersey. It will feature such artists …

Bleeding Edge Interviews - Ep 77: Talking with Ann Rinaldi & Tom Palmieri about ProgStock 2025!

ProgStock is the only prog festival in the North East US and this year is going to be its 9th edition! I chatted with promoters Ann Rinaldi & Tom Palmieri about the origins of the festival and what makes it so special! Also, special guest Ken Gregory from Progressive Palaver joins us!Facebook: Blee…