Tag: black representation

YA and Middle Grade Books to Get You Ready for Spooky Season

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Since it’s the start of the scariest month of the year, why not get ready for the scary season? Who wouldn’t want to engage with books that will make you

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Tucson Festival of Books Spotlight: Children’s Authors

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Since its foundation in 2009, the Tucson Festival of Books has welcomed authors, programs, and exhibitions from diverse groups in hopes of promoting literacy rates across Southern Arizona. Included among

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Bloodmarked | Tracy Deonn

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Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Out now from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; 561 pages Content warnings: racism, loss of a parent, slavery, rape (off-page), character death, car accident,

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A Love Hate Thing | Whitney D. Grandison

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A Love Hate Thing written by Whitney D. Grandison  Out now from Inkyard Press; 464 pages About the Author: “A lover of words, Whitney D. Grandison has been writing since

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Seven Romance Recommendations for the Romance-Repulsed

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Okay, maybe “repulsed” is too strong of a word, but if you’re anything like me, you don’t actively seek out rom-coms or read every single book featuring enemies-to-lovers or cry

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Eleven Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Picture Books

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Valentine’s Day is in the air, and after reviewing over twenty-five children’s picture books, I found these eleven to be the best at capturing the true spirit of the holiday!

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