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November 29, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Living with Viola by Rosena Fung

I am so glad that not only are we seeing so many more middle grade stories that address mental health concerns, but that we're seeing these stories presented in a variety of ways. The graphic novel format is well-suited for this story as readers will see the impact of what it's like to have a mental illness tagging along beside your every move.

August 10, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Larger Than Life Grandmothers and Best Friends, a guest post by Jaime Berry

Without really meaning to, I seem to write stories with a grandparent and a best friend at the center, and my novel Hope Springs is no different.

December 15, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: This Is How We Fly by Anna Meriano

Publisher’s description A loose retelling of Cinderella, about a high-school graduate who—after getting grounded for the whole summer—joins a local Quidditch league and finds her footing, perfect for fans of Dumplin’, Fangirl, and everyone who’s read and adored Harry Potter.  17-year-old vegan feminist Ellen Lopez-Rourke has one muggy Houston summer left before college. She plans to spend […]

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Book Review: This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kheryn Callender

October 30, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description A fresh, charming rom-com perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Boy Meets Boy about Nathan Bird, who has sworn off happy endings but is sorely tested when his former best friend, Ollie, moves back to town. Nathan Bird doesn’t believe in happy endings. Although he’s the ultimate film buff and an aspiring […]

Book Review: The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding

March 29, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Seventeen, fashion-obsessed, and gay, Abby Ives has always been content playing the sidekick in other people’s lives. While her friends and sister have plunged headfirst into the world of dating and romances, Abby’s been happy to focus on her plus-size style blog and her dreams of taking the fashion industry by storm. When […]

Book review: Vanished by E.E. Cooper

May 19, 2015 by Amanda MacGregor

In E.E. Cooper’s Vanished, Kalah is left to put together the pieces of a mystery after one of her best friends disappears and another commits suicide.   Kalah, a junior, is newly best friends with seniors Beth and Britney, who have a long history of fighting and making up. Kalah and Beth have been hooking […]

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