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Posts by Amanda MacGregor
The Red Tuck, a guest post by Harper Glenn
This creative non-fiction short story depicts Harper Glenn’s childhood self-discovery a non-binary identity. It unearths how the void of non-representation in their community inspired them to create BIPOC and LGBTQIA-centered fictional narratives.
Post-It Note Reviews: A Quinceañera, Swimming, Ananse, School Band, and more!
Quick reviews of 7 graphic novels and 4 novels.
Why Spooky Stories? a guest post by Lindsay Currie
We all have fears. We all have struggles. Reading stories that allow us to face some of the spookiest, scariest things the world has to offer in a non-intimidating environment is a great way to balance out those fears.
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The Toughest “Tough Topic” of All, a guest post by Barbara Dee
My latest middle grade novel, Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet, presented my biggest challenge yet: to write a story about a middle schooler’s anxiety about the climate crisis-- the most monumental “tough topic” of our lifetime—and make it both entertaining and accessible to kids.
Book Review: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee
Haven's eco-anxiety is not unique to her, but by witnessing her experiences with it, readers get an important look at how anxiety about climate change is affecting kids and, for those who feel the same as Haven, an important look at another kid feeling how they feel.
The story behind How To Be Brave, or: how to write about food poverty in children’s literature, a guest post by Daisy May Johnson
Food poverty is a visible and pressing issue for readers and if I was going to write a modern day boarding school story that had any honesty, it had to reflect that.
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Book Review: Play Like a Girl by Misty Wilson with illustrations by David Wilson
While I loved watching her play football and follow her interest despite the judgmental and at times unwelcoming atmosphere, I really loved watching her become herself. A truly fantastic look at navigating the complexities of growing up.
Music, Mythology, and Misanthropy: The inspiration behind My Name is Magic, a guest post by Xan van Rooyen
My Name is Magic taught me the incredibly important lesson that in order to be true to the story and characters I’m creating, I have to be true to myself.
Book Review: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile
An amazing celebration of resiliency, strength, and determination, Smith's incredible story shows how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. A fantastic book.
On Resiliency, a guest post by Sarah Guillory
This book is my heart, a love letter to home and family and stories. It exists because I refused to quit.
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