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Tag: Sports
Book Review: Crushing It by Erin Becker
Former friends learn what happens when they swallow down the fear and doubt and just take their shot.
Book Review: Bunt!: Striking Out on Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu, Mad Rupert (Illustrator)
The story is funny, the art is so expressive, and the solution to Molly's problems is totally novel and outside of the box. A satisfying read. I hope to see more from this duo!
An Author Answers The Question Everyone Asks, a guest post by Fred Bowen
Every writer gets the same question. Whether they write for adults or kids. Whether they are at a school or a cocktail party. “Where did you get the idea for the book?”
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GROWING UP GAY IN THE 80s: Two very close friends dealing with the same secret in very different ways, a guest post by Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, and Carlyn Greenwald
Even if the road ahead is scary, we’re optimistic for the future and grateful for how far we have come. TIME OUT, ultimately, is filled with that optimism.
Book Review: Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team by Andrew Maraniss
A winning look at the creation and legacy of a team that went from underdogs to unstoppable.
Books and Belonging: The Importance of Seeing Ourselves in Stories, a guest post by author Misty Wilson
Author MIsy Wilson discusses her graphic memoir Play Like a Girl and the power of story to remind us all that we belong
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All the Ways to Be Strong and Brave, a guest post by Laurie Morrison
I hope that we can make a concerted effort to celebrate the strength and courage of all kinds of characters—and all kinds of people.
Book Review: No Stopping Us Now by Lucy Jane Bledsoe
An inspiring look at the early days of Title IX and a solid addition to historical fiction collections.
Book Review: Game On: 15 Stories of Wins, Losses, and Everything in Between edited by Laura Silverman
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.
Opportunities Instead of Opponents: Exploring Competition in New Middle-Grade Series, a guest post by Mary Amato
With this new series, I am hoping that Albert’s willingness to look directly at his own challenges and respond with positivity will resonate with my readers and inspire them to do the same.
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