Heavy Medal
Amanda MacGregor, April 26, 2024 | Take 5
These kinds of books are a great way to "taste" stories from a bunch of authors and discover new favorites!
Amanda MacGregor, April 26, 2024 | Guest Post
I hope my work will encourage others to think about disability in a broader context, whether that’s rethinking how disabled characters are portrayed or creating more opportunities for disabled writers to tell their own stories.
Amanda MacGregor, April 25, 2024 | Guest Post
Book lovers can't help but feel enchanted upon walking into The Curious Reader. After my first visit several years ago, I got the same magical feeling as seeing The Shop Around the Corner in You’ve Got Mail.
Amanda MacGregor, April 25, 2024 | Book Reviews
You know what is a terrible term? Sandwich Generation. Because I like sandwiches, but I for sure do NOT like being part of the Sandwich Generation. Yes, this is related to this post. Bear with me. This post has LOTS of post-it reviews because I have spent LOTS of time at my mom’s helping care […]
Amanda MacGregor, April 24, 2024 | Guest Post
In the book, Claire, Billie, Raelynn, and Tasha are the leftovers. The kids no one else wants to associate with. They are, for me, a celebration of the kids who got me through middle school. And high school. And honestly, who still help me today.
Amanda MacGregor, April 24, 2024 | Guest Post
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Author Brittany N. Williams talks about audacity and her new book, SAINT-SEDUCING GOLD
Amanda MacGregor, April 23, 2024 | Guest Post
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
Karen Jensen, MLS, April 22, 2024 | Earth Day, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fiction, Mind the Middle, Mind the Middle Project
Author Kristin L. Gray shares middle grade books about saving planet Earth
Amanda MacGregor, April 22, 2024 | Guest Post
In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
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