
Heavy Medal
June 23, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This is the best book about a trans six-winged Seraph bioweapon surviving an apocalyptic hellscape that you'll read this summer!
June 16, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This book is my proudest accomplishment, and I hope that young, marginalized, underrepresented teens of the future who look like me won’t have to travel the world just to see themselves in a story.
June 7, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
When I was growing up, if I had a big feeling about something, books were the first place I turned…but there was nothing on the shelves that could have helped me learn about being queer, or trans, or autistic.
January 13, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This is actually more about games than sports---so expand whatever you're thinking of to include card games, outdoor neighborhood hiding games, board games, puzzles, amusement park games, Spin the Bottle, and more.
January 5, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
A modern-day gay teen time travels back to 1985 and wonders if he can help change the past without changing his future.
December 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
This was an entertaining read with great diversity and inclusion.
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September 24, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
Oshiro's message is clear: nothing is better than being yourself. Not even a magical Room that appears just when you need it. A heartwarming and fun read.
September 20, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
The Insiders has many other secrets and surprises in its story (including how Héctor resolves the issue with his bullies). But this aspect is one I’m open about right from the start: I want kids to be believed.
July 26, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
This is a standout book about runaways finding what they need in the strangest of ways. Just lovely.
July 7, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, a STARRED review, which originally appeared in an issue of School Library Journal. Philomel. Mar. 2021. […]
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