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Tag: Grandparents

October 20, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

Imperfect Elders: Why I Tell Intergenerational Stories, a guest post by Addie Woolridge

My granddaddy loved me in his way and wanted to leave me his legacy. He thought that legacy would be a car. I hope the story I’ve turned that legacy into is one he’d be proud of.

August 2, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

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.

December 1, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

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.

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Publisher’s description Darius doesn’t think he’ll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA.Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He’s a Fractional Persian—half, his mom’s side—and his first-ever trip […]

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