
The Yarn
August 2, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
July 15, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This book is so sweet. We need this middle grade book with sweet gay boys finding first love and connection.
July 13, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
June 29, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This compassionate and quiet story is a beautiful and poignant look at family, belonging, and self-discovery.
June 20, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
June 14, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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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May 17, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
March 10, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
Full of heart, this book features a character readers won't soon forget. Powerful, emotional, and so clever.
January 4, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
Three invaluable resources in building the world of THE IVORY KEY: a book, a tv show, and family.
October 11, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
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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