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Read more about the article Canaries in the Coal Mine

Canaries in the Coal Mine

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:April 2, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/Germany/International/Writing
  • Post comments:5 Comments

For Autism Acceptance Month, cautionary tales in film and literature as well as positive models of disability inclusion.

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Read more about the article Do We Have a Responsibility?
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Do We Have a Responsibility?

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 15, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:4 Comments

A discussion of the extent to which adults should protect children and teens against potentially disturbing or culturally problematic content in books.

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Read more about the article Cover Reveal and Interview with Katia Raina, Author of Castle of Concrete

Cover Reveal and Interview with Katia Raina, Author of Castle of Concrete

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:February 1, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:16 Comments

Today I’m hosting my first-ever cover reveal. I’m thrilled and honored to present the cover of Katia Raina’s debut YA novel, Castle of Concrete, published by Young Europe, the YA…

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Read more about the article Some Thoughts on the 2019 Academy Award Nominations
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Some Thoughts on the 2019 Academy Award Nominations

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:January 25, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/International/Languages/Writing
  • Post comments:3 Comments

A discussion of the 2019 Academy Award nominees for Foreign Language Film and why these movies are superior to Hollywood's offerings.

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Read more about the article The “We Are Here to Stay” Launch and Panel

The “We Are Here to Stay” Launch and Panel

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:January 19, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:0 Comments

The shocking victory of a white nationalist President and his political party in November 2016 led me to wonder about the fate of the many diverse books making their way…

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Read more about the article Rebellious Books

Rebellious Books

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:October 22, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:5 Comments

The importance of small press and self-published books as an antidote to uniformity and repression, and a discussion of an outstanding new YA title.

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Read more about the article Supportive Communities in Books Portraying Autism

Supportive Communities in Books Portraying Autism

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:September 16, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:8 Comments

A discussion of three books featuring autistic protagonists and families and communities that offer support and can serve as models.

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Read more about the article The 2018 We’re the People Summer Reading List: Filled With Great Books for Everyone

The 2018 We’re the People Summer Reading List: Filled With Great Books for Everyone

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 14, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
  • Post comments:11 Comments

The 2018 We're the People Summer Reading List, with books by and about indigenous people and people of color for all ages and a wide variety of genres.

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Read more about the article The Right Translator

The Right Translator

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:April 10, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Languages/Writing
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Why publishers should look for translators with experience in studying and writing children's and YA literature.

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Read more about the article Seven Asian American Authors Speak Out

Seven Asian American Authors Speak Out

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:February 17, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
  • Post comments:3 Comments

Report on a panel of seven Asian American authors for teens, who talk about parental expectations, incorporating family stories, and the need for diverse books.

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