Watch It, Stream It, Read It | Julie and the Phantoms’ Songs as Books

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It’s pretty much undeniable that Netflix’s Julie and the Phantoms has stolen our hearts forever more. The story? Amazing. The characters? Beyond endearing. And the songs? Well, let’s just say

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We Are the Fire | Sam Taylor

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We Are the Fire by Sam Taylor Swoon Reads; 2020; 416 pages Content Warnings: Murder (burning alive), fire, moderately strong language, death of a loved one, graphic descriptions, violence, syringes

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Happily Ever Afters | Elise Bryant

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Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant Balzer + Bray; 2021; 374 pages Content Warnings: Strong language, anxiety, racism, offensive terms, bullying About the Author: “Elise Bryant was born and raised

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Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider | Megan McDonald

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Stink and the Hairy Scary Spider by Megan McDonald  Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds  Candlewick Press; 2020; 160 pages  Content Warning: discussion of phobias (arachnophobia) About the Author: “Megan McDonald is the

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10 Black Illustrators We Love, and You Should Too

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In publishing, there’s always an announcement coming down the pipeline about the newest deal, publishing dates, and our personal favorite: cover reveals. However, artists tied to these works are not

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Be Dazzled | Ryan La Sala

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Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala  Sourcebooks Fire; 2021; 336 pages  Content Warnings: Strong language, homophobia, anxiety About the Author: “Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer

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