A Sneak Peek at Other People’s Books
A roundup of recent and forthcoming books I appreciated, along with a discussion of the author blurb.
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Stellar News for a Picture Book Debut
Announcing the first starred review for Ways to Play and some background on this debut picture book.
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Mahattanhenge 2023
Among the more unusual and delightful rituals of living in New York City is Manhattanhenge, the twice annual event in which the sunset follows the perfect grid of...
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PEN World Voices Festival: Writing Truthfully for Kids About Today’s Issues
A summary of the panel “Writing Truthfully for Kids About Today’s Issues,” part of the 2023 PEN World Voices Festival.
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Where Are the Parents?
Exploring the role of parents and other adults in middle grade and YA novels and how to have a great story without getting rid of the parents.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
