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Not the Mermaid or Monster You Knew, a guest post by author Robin Alvarez

May 26, 2023 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Author Robin Alvarez discusses mermaids and her YA novel, When Oceans Rise

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LOST IN TAIWAN: The Story Behind My New Graphic Novel, a guest post by Mark Crilley

Crilley talks about writing and illustrating a novel paying tribute to Taiwan more than 30 years after living there to teach English.

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GROWING UP GAY IN THE 80s: Two very close friends dealing with the same secret in very different ways, a guest post by Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, and Carlyn Greenwald

Even if the road ahead is scary, we’re optimistic for the future and grateful for how far we have come. TIME OUT, ultimately, is filled with that optimism.

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Book Reviews

Book Review: Pardalita by Joana Estrela, Lyn Miller-Lachmann (Translator)

Can I tell you it beautifully captures the delicate yearning that marks so much of adolescence? And will you know what I mean by that? Because it just does.

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Tang ultimately writes an uplifting story of support and love that doesn't shy away from the challenges that come with this family's decisions. I adored this book and hope to see many more from her.

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This might be my favorite Kelly Yang book yet.

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May 24, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

The seriousness of issues doesn’t mean there’s no room for joyfulness. On the contrary, by cultivating and celebrating joy and all that it encompasses—hope, unity, resiliency—we can more powerfully effect change than we ever thought possible.

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May 23, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

I'm down to a handful of days of school left and cannot wait to start digging into the TBR Mountain Range currently in my office.

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Alena Bruzas in Conversation with Robin Alvarez

May 23, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Ever Since and When Oceans Rise are about telling stories. More importantly, they’re about the power of telling your own story, even when it’s hard, even when society pushes back.

When Passions Collide to Create Books for Kids, a guest post by Jenna Yoon

May 22, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

The LIA PARK series blends Korean art, history, landmarks, mythology, and language into an action-packed middle grade contemporary fantasy, creating an easily accessible entry point into Korean culture.

Hate Away, Friends, a guest post by Sonora Reyes

May 22, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

So many of us have been taught from a young age that we’re not supposed to be angry. That anger and hatred is bad, and love and forgiveness is good. But I’ve learned that anger can be the best protection.

Book Review: Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

May 19, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Tang ultimately writes an uplifting story of support and love that doesn't shy away from the challenges that come with this family's decisions. I adored this book and hope to see many more from her.

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