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Book Review: All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley
Two grieving girls, one full of secrets and a strange power, learn to appreciate both life and death in this sapphic gothic romance.
Book Review: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams
A powerful, unflinching look at the hard truths of the legacy of slavery, mental health issues, and the connection between medical neglect and racism
Book Review: Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender
A heartfelt and thoughtful look at a fractured friendship and the transformative capability of love and compassion.
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Book Review: Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke by Andrew Maraniss
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. […]
Book Review: Strange Creatures by Phoebe North
A devastatingly tragic and deeply immersive masterpiece.
Book Review: What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
A first purchase and a must-read. Prepare to be haunted and chilled to the bone by this exceptional story.
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Book Review: #MeToo and You: Everything You Need To Know About Consent, Boundaries, and More by Halley Bondy
A recommended resource to jump-start difficult conversations.
Book Review: The Project by Courtney Summers
A gripping, flawless psychological thriller ready to leave readers shattered.
Book Review: Real Talk About Sex and Consent: What Every Teen Needs To Know by Cheryl M Bradshaw
This comprehensive guide to the legal, emotional, social, and physical aspects of consent shows teens that this issue is much more complicated than just saying “yes” or “no.”
Book Review: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Black, queer, and trans Felix explores love, friendship, and possibly retribution in this powerful #OwnVoices story of identity and self-worth.
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