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Tag: Crushes
Reaching Upper Middle Grade Readers with Books About Romance and Crushes, a guest post by Erin Becker
The best partners, the best crushes, help us feel seen. The best books do, too. They remind us that we’re not alone. Everyone feels a little goofy. Everyone feels a little unsure.
Book Review: Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes, Matt Bagguley (Translator)
Growing up is hard. It is awkward. It does feel like a game. But Tuva has what it takes to get through this weird time of life---good friends, a loving parent, and a growing sense of self and identity. A really lovely look at all the changes that can come with being 12.
From Shaun Cassidy to Shawn Mendes: Why we NEED to talk about crushes in children’s books, a guest post by Kristin Nilsen
We need to write and share books that reflect what is real and normal and joyful – and not at all shameful.
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Mixtapes Can Do That, a guest post by Benjamin Roesch
The book takes place in 1995. And when my main character, a fifteen-year-old musical prodigy named Rainey Cobb is gifted a mixtape by Juliet, the girl she has a hopeless crush on, she cradles the tape like a sacred object.
Book Review: Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
My new favorite Becky Albertalli book? I think so.
Book Review: Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee
Publisher’s description Mattie is chosen to play Romeo opposite her crush in the eighth grade production of Shakespeare’s most beloved play in this Romeo and Juliet inspired novel from the author of Truth or Dare. Mattie, a star student and passionate reader, is delighted when her English teacher announces the eighth grade will be staging […]
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Book Review: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli
When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, which originally appeared in the February 2017 issue of School Library Journal. I am SO EXCITED to now […]
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