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Tag: Family
Book Review: Unstuck by Barbara Dee
As always from Dee, a thoughtful, compassionate exploration the changing interior and exterior landscapes of middle school life.
I See You: How the Women Who Raised Me Inspired ALTERATIONS, a guest post by Ray Xu
In writing Alterations, I wanted to show that a major part of growing up is shifting (or altering) your perspective to realize all the factors that are working together to make your life possible, all the stories of struggle hidden behind every success.
Themes of History and Self-Discovery in Ghost Roast, a guest post by Shawneé Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs
The Southern American story, like all human tales, is a complex and interwoven narrative, full of opportunities for self-discovery… when we allow ourselves to look.
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Book Review: The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent by Ann Jacobus
An extremely thoughtful and moving examination of death that focuses on the honor of being with someone when they die. A complex read that isn't easy but is worth it.
Book Review: The Roof Over Our Heads by Nicole Kronzer
This very busy book is a funny, heartwarming look at community, identity, family, and theater.
Full Moon, Cow Crying, a guest post by Jessie Ann Foley
The idea for Breda’s Island, my fifth novel but my first for Middle Grade readers, began very late one night on my husband’s family farm in rural County Kerry, Ireland.
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Book Review: Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh
An important read about standing up for yourself and others, about getting help, and about enduring. I'm so glad I didn't miss this book.
Book Review: Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson
You can never go wrong picking up a book by Watson, but this book is really spectacular for its emphasis on growth, love, family, and truth. A great story about finding yourself.
Writing Myself a New Story, a guest post by Jasmine Warga
In a moving essay, Jasmine Warga shares about her uncle Abdalla, her trips to Jordan, identity, and writing a new story.
Book Review: I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
This heartfelt story about a nonbinary teen will empower readers. Ben's journey is not always easy, but it is full of love, affirmation, and eventual happiness. This story, this representation, this example is so needed.
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