Debut Author Leslie Vedder on The Books and Tropes She Loves By Karis Rogerson When Leslie Vedder was a young child, her father used to read fantasy books aloud to her. When he came to The Hobbit, Leslie says, she thought hobbits were “some sort of rabbit-creature,” and that’s why her … [Read more...] about Leslie Vedder Wrote a Genderbent Queer Fairy Tale Retelling
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Cover Reveal + Exclusive Feature for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker
Today we're thrilled to reveal the cover for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker! The cover was illustrated by Karl Kwasny and designed by Jessica Jenkins. The interior illustrations are by Tyler Champion. The book will be released on August 2, 2022 by Razorbill and can be preordered … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal + Exclusive Feature for The Devouring Wolf by Natalie C. Parker
#SharpieActivism: Annotating Books As a Movement for Change
By Remi Kalir, University of Colorado Denver and Antero Garcia, Stanford University Annotation can be more than just an effective reading comprehension strategy. As educators and librarians are learning, it can be a form of activism and advocating for change. A young adult visiting the North … [Read more...] about #SharpieActivism: Annotating Books As a Movement for Change
Sophia Glock’s Debut Graphic Memoir is About Family Secrets
Passport by Sophia Glock is out November 30, 2021. An unforgettable graphic memoir by debut talent Sophia Glock reveals her discovery as a teenager that her parents are agents working for the CIA. Young Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. Stationed now … [Read more...] about Sophia Glock’s Debut Graphic Memoir is About Family Secrets
No More Ghosts! A (Queer) Picture Book Love Story
Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild, illustrated by Charlene Chua, will be released on December 21, 2021 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). Preorder it here. A tale of young love and the courage it takes to share your heart! Of all the kids in Violet’s class, only one makes Violet’s heart … [Read more...] about No More Ghosts! A (Queer) Picture Book Love Story
Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is out now. Roots in Iran: Stories of Visionary Women is a collection of stories about fifteen remarkable women with roots in Iran. Divided in two sections, the longer chapters provide an in-depth look into the lives of five trailblazers. Readers learn … [Read more...] about Roots in Iran by Yasmine Mahdavi is a Textured Tapestry of Strong Iranian Women
A Language Spotlight on Afghanistan
By Carol Felicio The United States is made up of many immigrant populations, but the Afghan immigrant population has grown faster over the last decade than many others. In fact, over 23,000 Afghan refugees arrived in 2021 alone. With the spotlight on Afghanistan this year, we wanted to take a … [Read more...] about A Language Spotlight on Afghanistan
Wild Tongues, Textured Identities
Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed is out now. Edited by The Bronx Is Reading founder Saraciea J. Fennell and featuring an all-star cast of Latinx contributors, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed is a ground-breaking anthology that will spark dialogue and inspire hope In Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed, … [Read more...] about Wild Tongues, Textured Identities
Black Was the Ink Connects Past and Present
Black Was the Ink is out now. By Michelle Coles Their stories are forgotten. Our memories of them have faded. But their impact lasts forever. Who were these people that walked from the shackles of slavery into the halls of Congress; who helped pass laws to realize the founding … [Read more...] about Black Was the Ink Connects Past and Present
