Amanda MacGregor
502 Articles
Book Review: The Whispers by Greg Howard
When Riley's mother goes missing, his only hope is that the Whispers in the woods will help bring her back home. A moving, thoughtful examination of trauma, grief, and the power of imagination.
How History (and Librarians) Inspire Freedom of the Press, a guest post by Mary Cronk Farrell
Mary Cronk Farrell joins us to talk about her new book, Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII, discriminatory assignments, and the importance of the press.
Book Review: Standing Up Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII by Mary Cronk Farrell
By the end of WWII, 6,520 black women served in the US Army. This well-written and incredibly engaging book tells some of their stories and is highly recommended for all collections.
Book Review: Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America edited by Ibi Zoboi
This excellent collection of short stories looks at identity, tradition, ideas of blackness, relationships, and experiences across America. Featuring so many wonderful authors, this anthology is a necessary addition to all collections.
WRITING YOUR OWN STORY (SORT OF), a guest post by Greg Howard
Greg Howard joins us to talk about his forthcoming middle grade debut, THE WHISPERS, absent mothers, and turning reality into fiction---sort of.
What’s new in LGBTQIA+ YA January 2019
January's LGBTQIA+ new books include sequels, trilogy starts and finales, a Muslim girl with a secret, and a middle grade debut.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Spring 2019 Showcase
HMH spring/summer 2019 include titles focusing on high schoolers who survived a school shooting as children, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a teen musician who goes deaf, a sweeping fantasy, and more.
#ReadForChange: Keep Reading for Change in 2019! a guest post by Marie Marquardt
The #ReadForChange initiative is wrapping up, but the fun isn't over! Check out the new NOVELLY app and enter for a chance to win a great giveaway!
Post-It Note Reviews: Books for younger readers featuring eagle trainers, role-playing gamers, Slayers, and more
Post-It Note reviews are a great way to display books and offer a more personal recommendation than just the flap copy. This roundup also includes a few historical fiction titles dealing with race, a STEM-focused graphic novel, and a fantastically funny read aloud!