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10 Diverse Books by YA Authors of Color to Read in 2017

[via Teen Vogue]

Bookmark the upcoming release dates for these 10 young adult books by female authors of color set to release in 2017.

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson (1/24/17)

American Street by Ibi Zoboi (2/14/17)

Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson (2/14/17)

The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera (2/21/17)

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (2/28/17)

A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi (3/28/17)

Always and Forever Lara Jean by Jenny Han (4/4/17)

Flame in the Mist by Renée Adieh (5/2/17)

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon (5/30/17)

Little and Lion by Brandy Colbert (8/8/17)

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Feel like taking a journey to a magical world? Let V.E. Schwab’s Kell be your guide. He’s an Antari, meaning he can travel between parallel worlds, all of which are connected by alternate versions of London. Kell’s travels began in A Darker Shade of Magic (where he met a thief named Lila), continued in A Gathering of Shadows, and conclude with A Conjuring of Light—which hit shelves this week. We had the pleasure of chatting with Schwab about the epic conclusion, the series’ stunning covers, and her favorite books. Whether you’ve been following Kell’s adventures from the start or are ready to dive in for the first time, you won’t want to miss the end of this story.

To protect readers from spoilers, we’ve split our interview into two parts. Part one is completely spoiler-free, and readers who haven’t read any of the three books are safe to read it. Part two will go live on Monday, February 27 (giving you all time to catch up!) and will be filled with spoilers. So get to reading, and come back next week for the spoiler-filled interview.

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Ain’t no party like an introvert party because an introvert party has:

You. Home alone. With your book. Because that’s how you like it.

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Thirteen Kinds of Despair by Lemony Snicket

You may be interested to know that I have categorized thirteen kinds of despair, listed here for your convenience… and arranged by time-of-day, so with planning you may experience all thirteen despairs in a single twenty-four hour period.

The first kind of despair is the suspicion that there is no safe territory outside the warm confines of one’s bedclothes.

The second kind of despair is the sense that even the most elegant of breakfasts is fragile resistance to the oncoming day.

The third kind of despair is finding life as shifty and indiscernible as the Rorschach of crumbs on your plate.

The fourth kind of despair is when the tea is so hot you must leave it alone until it is far too cold.

The fifth kind of despair is the knowledge that with the sun overhead, your shadow has vanished and there is no place to hide.

The sixth kind of despair is when you realize you must close the book you are reading and reluctantly participate in something or other.

The seventh kind of despair is that the sun has set on another day and so little has been done.

The eighth kind of despair is burning dinner in the oven.

The ninth kind of despair is the realization that a bad dinner still creates dirty dishes.

The tenth kind of despair is the presentiment that a darkening sky brings darkening times.

The eleventh kind of despair is the inkling that an evening should have been better spent but that it is almost bedtime.

The twelfth kind of despair is the knowledge that countless others are sleepless with you.

The thirteenth kind of despair occurs at every moment, waking or sleeping, and surely this needs no explanation.

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And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.

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If there's one thing teens from the '90s onward understand, it's the magical power of the internet to connect us, whether via social media like Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram, or more one-sided communication, like podcasts, vlogs, and blogs. For introverts or kids with no one around them who thinks/

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These all sound great!

Check our catalog to find them in print or check our OverDrive offerings for digital.

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“We’re only as strong as we are united, and as weak as we are divided.”

–Albus Dumbledore

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What do you use?

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#wisdomwednesday #books #rainbowrowell #quotes #cobblibrary

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A childhood without books – that would be no childhood. That would be like being shut out from the enchanted place where you can go and find the rarest kind of joy.

Astrid Lindgren (via darkesttrip)

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“Fake” news is a real problem and here are some great tips to evaluate what you’re reading!

(Keep in mind though, that much “news” is also based in some fact, but often tilted to represent a bias or ideological slant. In general, watch out for sensational/alarmist headlines, no sources cited in the text, and lots of emotional/judgmental language. Good sources for relatively unbiased news: The New York Times, BBC News, Associated Press, and NPR.)

Not sure if a news source may be biased? Ask a librarian!

(Image from IFLA. Text reads: Consider the source: Click away from the story to investigate the site, its mission and its contact info. Read beyond: Headlines can be outrageous in an effort to get clicks. What’s the whole story? Check the author: Do a quick search on the author. Are they credible? Are they real? Supporting sources: Click on those links. Determine if the info given actually supports the story. Check the date: Reposting old news stories doesn’t mean they’re relevant to current events. Is it a joke?: If it is too outlandish, it might be satire. Research the site and author to be sure. Check your biases: Consider if your own beliefs could affect your judgement. Ask the experts: Ask a librarian, or consult a fact-checking site.)

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Whether you’re planning a quiet, romantic dinner with your special someone or an epic overseas adventure this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got the perfect book for you!

Click here to find out which book you should read based on your Valentine’s Day plans!