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Finding Macy’s Voice by Lakita Wilson

Finding Macy’s Voice by Lakita Wilson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 12, 2022
Be Real, Macy Weaver is a story about a girl discovering and embracing her own identity. In some ways, Macy and this novel helped me “be real” about who I am as a writer and trust own voice more. I wouldn’t trade this two-year journey for anything. Thank you, Macy-girl!
Finding Macy’s Voice, a guest post by Lakita Wilson

Finding Macy’s Voice, a guest post by Lakita Wilson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 12, 2022
Be Real, Macy Weaver is a story about a girl discovering and embracing her own identity. In some ways, Macy and this novel helped me “be real” about who I am as a writer and trust my own voice more. I wouldn’t trade this two-year journey for anything. Thank you, Macy-girl!
Your Turn: Whether via Twitter or on our posts, feedback can enhance the story | From the Editor

Your Turn: Whether via Twitter or on our posts, feedback can enhance the story | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka,  Jul 12, 2022

Comments matter to us. Be it frank criticism or sharing insight about the topic at hand or those exclamations, positive and negative, about our reviews, reader feedback is ­welcome, taken in, and considered here at SLJ.

Full Moon, Cow Crying, a guest post by Jessie Ann Foley

Full Moon, Cow Crying, a guest post by Jessie Ann Foley
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 11, 2022
The idea for Breda’s Island, my fifth novel but my first for Middle Grade readers, began very late one night on my husband’s family farm in rural County Kerry, Ireland.
Blending the Family Story with the Coming-of-Age Novel, a guest post by Anna Rose Johnson

Blending the Family Story with the Coming-of-Age Novel, a guest post by Anna Rose Johnson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 11, 2022
As I began to write The Star That Always Stays, I knew that I wanted this story to be an homage to classic girls’ literature, and I was thinking about the books that came before me that I wished to emulate.
Principal Bans Discussion of 'All Boys Aren't Blue' | Scales on Censorship

Principal Bans Discussion of 'All Boys Aren't Blue' | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales,  Jul 11, 2022

A principal forbids students from talking about a challenged book; librarians question reading levels and defend unrestricted library access for children.

First Second 'Star' Editor Kiara Valdez Strikes Comics Gold with Webcomics Format

First Second 'Star' Editor Kiara Valdez Strikes Comics Gold with Webcomics Format
Brigid Alverson,  Jul 08, 2022

Valdez knew from the start that Harmony Becker’s Himawari House, which earned an SLJ starred review, was something special.

Four Breezy YA Summer Reads for Fans of 'Along for the Ride' on Netflix | Read-Alikes

Four Breezy YA Summer Reads for Fans of 'Along for the Ride' on Netflix | Read-Alikes
Abby Johnson,  Jun 28, 2022

Self-discovery, burgeoning independence, and romance take center stage in these teen reads.

Relationships. Identity. New Beginnings. What SLJ’s Starred 2022 Books Reveal About Trends in Children’s and YA Publishing

Relationships. Identity. New Beginnings. What SLJ’s Starred 2022 Books Reveal About Trends in Children’s and YA Publishing
Amanda MacGregor,  Jun 28, 2022

Themes in this year’s stellar works of fiction for children and teens.

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