Not Obeying in Advance
Not taking down my blog or my more political posts is part of my decision not to “obey in advance” given the possibility of a more repressive regime.
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Two Novels of Bad Friendships
How can friendship go bad? Two novels, one MG and one YA, highlight specific communities but with universal themes.
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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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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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End of Year Lists
While Moonwalking made end of year lists, I know how it feels not to, so I’ve recommended a book that needs more attention.
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Winner, Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, 2023!
