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Advice I’d Give to Young, Aspiring Writers (From a Writer)

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I didn’t realize I wanted to be a writer until my senior year of high school. I’d spent years loving writing essays and being proud of my finished products, but

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The Importance of Making Books Accessible for Teens

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Growing up, I loved to read. I loved walking around the library, going to bookstores near me, and attending events like the Scholastic Book Fair. Because I loved to read,

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Queer YA Romances Going on My TBR List

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I spent my entire life thinking I hated romance books until I wrote a review on Tanya Boteju’s Lake Life. It was my first experience reading a queer young adult

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5 Books with Queer Protagonists

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It’s the beginning of Pride Month, a time for queer people to embrace their identities and celebrate overcoming discrimination. As a nonbinary person myself, I tend to reflect on how

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AI Writes—Read or Rage? How AI is Affecting Young Adult Literature

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No matter what area of expertise you find yourself in, you’ve probably come across the Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversation and controversy. AI programs—like ChatGPT, Claude, and all OpenAI products—have infiltrated

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Shop Small, Shop Local: The Best Places in Tucson to Shop for Books

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Shopping small is so important. So when it comes to books, where are the best places to go? Here’s a list of small, locally owned bookstores in Tucson that you

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