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Since it began in 2016, Illustoria magazine has been one of the coolest around. Billed as a mag “for creative kids and their grown-ups”, every issue is bursting with visual delights. Today the folks at Illustoria have some news to share: moving forward they will be published by McSweeney’s, the San Francisco publishing house founded […]
So you want to write about YA literature. What books are you using as your examples and why?
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads or Amazon? Totally all about how racial profiling is a good idea and justified by reality. “Subtle” nudges in the direction of traditional gender roles. Other than that, pretty cute. Click here for the answer. Why do I share these? Click […]
Author Hal Schrieve writes about the way that queer people and many others are seen as monsters; the threat of breaking violent systems through survival, solidarity, and love; and hir forthcoming novel, Out of Salem, a Teen Zombie Werewolf Witchy Faerie fantasy murder mystery.
The Other Half of Happy, Rebecca Balcarcel's debut middle grade novel, arrives on August 20th. I have the honor of debuting the cover today.
School Library Journal (SLJ) has launched a new monthly column, all about graphic novels. “Stellar Panels” will be penned by Brigid Alverson, editor of “Good Comics for Kids.”
March's LGBTQIA+ new books include a graphic novel, a book for younger readers about Stonewall, a King Arthur retelling starring a girl, and a Teen Zombie Werewolf Witchy Faerie fantasy murder mystery.
Today Kathi Appelt's new YA book, ANGEL THIEVES, comes out. She joins us to share about the importance of Place when crafting a story and the multiple layers that only that particular place can hold.
I scoured publisher catalogs (can I borrow your Visine?) and I’m here to share 10 spring books that I’m excited about. Picture Books I Love My Colorful Nails by Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca, illustrated by Gusti April 2 | NubeOcho | Grades K-2 This one’s for all the boys who like to paint their nails. […]
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