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Friends with Empty Fridges: Talking about Food Insecurity through Picture Books

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When I first read Maddi’s Fridge by Lois Brandt, I was struck by how great of a job it did both telling a story and delivering a message. At that

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The Problem with New Adult (Is Not New Adult)

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Much like the actual stage of life from which it derives its name, the New Adult genre is brimming with all sorts of different challenges. Goodreads defines New Adult as

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Wattpad Books: The Future of Publishing?

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Many people know what Wattpad is, or have at least heard of it over the years. For those that aren’t familiar, Wattpad is a storytelling platform that has been around

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2019 National Book Awards

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In 1950, the National Book Awards (NBA) were established in order to “celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in

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Voices to Be Heard | Carnegiea Literary Magazine

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Tucson is a beautiful city with many artistic qualities. The community is diverse with many individuals from different places that bring unique styles, perspectives, and liveliness to the city itself.

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Murder and Psychics and Curses, Oh My! | The Raven Cycle

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In honor of Halloween, I wanted to talk about the tantalizing YA fantasy series, The Raven Cycle, by Maggie Stiefvater because it’s full of magic and death and all of

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