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Tag: Families
Writing An Unconventional Love Story In Young Adult Fiction, a guest post by Kate Stollenwerck
My debut novel, Hello, Goodbye, has many elements at play— adventure, mystery, humor, and romance—but, at its core, lies a love story. But the great love of this tale isn’t romantic love, but rather the pure, unconditional love shared between a grandparent and grandchild.
Book Review: The Language of Seabirds by Will Taylor
This book is so sweet. We need this middle grade book with sweet gay boys finding first love and connection.
The Allure of Other People’s Families, a guest post by Allison Weiser Strout
In Next Door to Happy, Violet, who’s a little lonely and a little lost, watches as the large and rambunctious Walker family move in, and she becomes desperate to become a part of their seemingly charmed life.
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Book Review: The Name She Gave Me by Betty Culley
This compassionate and quiet story is a beautiful and poignant look at family, belonging, and self-discovery.
Every Little Piece, a guest post by Betty Culley
One day last summer two surprises arrived—one in my inbox and one by snail mail. The first was an email with the beautiful cover art for my verse novel THE NAME SHE GAVE ME. The second was my original birth certificate, which I also saw for the first time.
The Transformative Power of Imagination, a guest post by by Helena Ku Rhee
My parents often apologize to me for my childhood because they imagine it must have been a tough time—especially since, for them, that period was one of hardship. But the childhood they believe I had differs vastly from the one that exists in my memory.
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Book Review: The Science of Being Angry by Nicole Melleby
I can't think of any book that really captures what it's like to deal with that anger inside of you and the fallout from it like this one does.
Book Review: Worser by Jennifer Ziegler
Full of heart, this book features a character readers won't soon forget. Powerful, emotional, and so clever.
Three Resources That Shaped the World of THE IVORY KEY, a guest post by Akshaya Raman
Three invaluable resources in building the world of THE IVORY KEY: a book, a tv show, and family.
Book Review: Violets Are Blue by Barbara Dee
For Wren, we see her get through what she can alone, while feeling confused and not necessarily well cared for, but we also see her surrounded by support, love, and, eventually, help. A great read.
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