
Teen Librarian Toolbox
July 27, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
When it comes to the representation of Amelia Earhart, the line between staged and candid is not always clearly marked.
February 11, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
I believe exposing young readers to characters such as these and sharing their heartrending stories is not only appropriate but necessary to effect positive change in our society.
January 25, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
A fascinating crash course in the politics and race relations of the time told through the lens of the Green Book of the 1930s to 60s.
November 16, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
This fascinating look at the complex life of Black Seminole leader John Horse, a warrior, diplomat, and champion for his people, follows his tireless search for freedom, safety, and home
November 10, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
One of the issues that emerged as I wrote is that of toxic nostalgia. My underwater world is drowning in such destructive sentimentality.
September 23, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
In grade school, we were taught that a story has a beginning, middle, and end, and that the events always progress in a clear, chronological order. Me, I’ve always enjoyed stories that play around with time.
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September 1, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
"In my book YUSUF AZEEM IS NOT A HERO, I explore many aspects of a post 9/11 world and how they affected my community."
May 4, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
Robin Stevenson and Tom Ryan talk about writing "a big queer Canadian YA novel" together.
April 1, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
A really interesting read with a conversational tone, vibrant format, and so much historical information. A necessary addition to collections.
January 21, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
What makes a country fall to a dictator? How does an entire nation follow an authoritarian leader –a Strongman—down a dangerous and deadly path? How does democracy die?
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Teen Librarian Toolbox
by Amanda MacGregor
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