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March 13, 2025 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights edited by Ashley Hope Pérez

This light in the darkness is an inspiring call to action and an essential addition to all collections.

August 13, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Every Story Ever Told by Ami Polonsky

A sensitive and powerful look at grief with the uplifting reminder that even with all the bad crowded in, there is still room for joy and happiness. Highly recommended.

March 13, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Lo Simpson Starts a Revolution by Melanie Florence

A middle schooler used to living in her best friend’s shadow learns how to stand out and speak up, not just for herself but for her whole school.

Book Review: Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd by Lyla Lee

January 16, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor

A seventh grader sets her sights on a prestigious art program in New York, but needs to raise money, navigate sticky friendship situations, and convince her parents that being an artist is a worthwhile pursuit along the way.

Book Review: All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley

November 14, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

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

August 18, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

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

January 4, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

A heartfelt and thoughtful look at a fractured friendship and the transformative capability of love and compassion.

Book Review: Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke by Andrew Maraniss

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. […]