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OUT OF THE FIRES: A JOURNAL OF RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY AFTER DISASTER by Carrie Lara

I've featured Carrie Lara's picture books before, including Marvelous Maravilloso and The Heart of Mi Familia. Carrie's newest book, OUT OF THE FIRES: A JOURNAL OF RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY AFTER DISASTER, is very much needed. It not only helps…
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FORGIVE ME NOT by Jennifer Baker

I met Jennifer Baker at a writing retreat and I always thought she had such beautiful writing. Her debut YA novel, FORGIVE ME NOT, is not only both captivating and engaging,  it also offers an informative and critical lens into juvenile justice…
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THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET by Evelyn Skye

I've been honored to feature Evelyn Skye's YA books Circle of Shadows and The Crown's Game. When I heard the premise of her new fantasy for adult readers, I couldn't wait to feature it. THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET explores the nuances of love,…
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AFTERMATH by Emily Barth Isler

I first heard about Emily Barth Isler's Middle Grade book AFTERMATH in a Children's Lit newsletter I get from Sharon Levin, and I immediately fell in love with the premise. Emily also has a book coming out next year called The Color of Sound,…
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Girls Survive: Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story by Nikki Shannon Smith

I last featured Nikki Shannon Smith back when her book The Amazing Life of Azalea Lane came out. She now has mulitple books, including a Middle Grade Historical Fiction book in Girls Survive series, called LENA AND THE BURNING OF GREENWOOD,…
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SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Sarah Kapit

When I saw the premise of SECOND CHANCE SUMMER by Sarah Kapit, I couldn't wait to feature it! Not only does it have a summer theater camp as its background, it also has an extremely engaging voice. Libraries should definitely get this one on…
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JOY, TO THE WORLD by Lisa Bunker and Kai Shappley

I met Lisa Bunker at a local author event, and as soon as I heard about her books, I knew I had to feature them. She has three books coming out this year, and the first, JOY, TO THE WORLD, co-written by trans activist Kai Shappley, is set to…
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Release Feature: FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard

I featured FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard back in March, and I'm thrilled to report that this book is now out in the world! It’s 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook and the other residents of Totter,…
ortrait of Monica Wesolowska, author of _Holding Silvan: A Brief Life_, published in 2013 by Hawthorne Books of Portland, Oregon.
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ELBERT IN THE AIR by Monica Wesolowska

I met Monica at a recent writing retreat, and as soon as I heard about her latest picture book, ELBERT IN THE AIR, I couldn't wait to feature it.   A heartwarming story about unconditional love and rising above those who stand in…
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FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard

I love middle grade books with humor, heart and shenanigans, and I fell in love with the premise of FAR OUT! by Anne Bustard. The book's anticipated release date is April 18, 2023. It’s 1964, the Space Race is well underway, and eleven-year-old…