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Tag: Gun Violence

September 20, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Why I Write Middle Grade with Grownups in Mind, too, a guest post by Emily Barth Isler

Getting comfortable with discomfort is a lifelong lesson we're all working on. Just because the main characters of a book are middle grade age doesn't mean older people can't get something from the story.

November 17, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

More than anything, Manuel shows that vulnerability doesn't have to be scary and that there is hope and joy even in the darkest and most unsettling of times. A deeply affecting read.

September 10, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Holding out for a Hero: Why I used Greek Mythology to write about modern gender violence, a guest post by Kyrie McCauley

In We Can Be Heroes, three friends navigate a devastating loss due to gun violence and their own anger in its wake.

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For Teens Making a Difference: A Twist on Gun Violence By Alex Richards

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Author Alex Richards shares a different point of view in the gun violence debate with her latest YA novel, ACCIDENTAL

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