Book Bites

Musings and tidbits about the book world.

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11-year-old Shelley is super proud. I thank God for this opportunity to write about some of the great #yalit published this Fall in the @nytimes @nytbooks. Get the Special Kidlit issue this Sunday! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAM8eDHkd6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sane16kr8h3c

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11-year-old Shelley is super proud. I thank God for this opportunity to write about some of the great #yalit published this Fall in the @nytimes @nytbooks. Get the Special Kidlit issue this Sunday! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAM8eDHkd6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sane16kr8h3c

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So many good things happen in October. @mvale79 #anneofgreengables #happybirthdayceline #happyanniversary https://www.instagram.com/p/Boatv3jD4mZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t7s4s0j718c7

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So incredibly honored to be featured in #bibliophile by @jane_mount. I’ve been a fan of her work for so long! I even used her prints in my wedding. Buy this gorgeous book for the book lover in your life. #agg #anneofgreengables #gabiagirlinpieces #isabelquintero https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-H47KjXE4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1clfdjkrootfk

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#bookexpo let’s just say I’m a better writer than photographer #sljdod18 #bookstagram @candlewickpress @megmedinabooks @holidayhousebks @yuyimorales #angiethomas #katedicamillo #kidlit

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With Books, You Can Change the World—and Future Politicians Who Tweet, Says Angie Thomas at SLJ Day of Dialog

In a talk that ranged from her Mississippi roots to her personal influences, including a casually racist comment made by a teacher and a certain young reader who inspires her today, author Angie

“If some of our current political leaders read books about black people as children, we wouldn’t have to say ‘black lives matter.’ If they read books about Latino children, there wouldn’t be talk of building walls, but building bridges,” said Thomas. “If they read books about LGBTQIA youth, we wouldn’t have to talk about or fight for rights. If they read books on Muslim children, we wouldn’t have to fight against bans.So yeah, I believe that books play a huge role in all of that. Now do you see how important your job is?”

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Day 129: #thepoetx by #elizabethacevedo- this novel in verse about an #afrolatina slam poet is a book of my heart-it was tailor made for me-twins, Dominican protagonist, faith, poetry, toxic masculinity. I’d be surprised if this doesn’t at least take a Morris during the #ymas #365books #yalit #latinxreads #bookstagram

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Day 128: #hereweare edited by #kellyjensen—this primer on #feminism is probably the first time I felt comfortable describing myself as a feminist—because of the #intersectional approach. Everyone needs to read this #anthology #365books #yalit #nonfiction #bookstagram

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Day 127: #ilivedonbutterflyhill by #marjorieagosin—set in Chile during the 1970s and #pinochet about a little girl whose world is torn apart when her parents disappear. Heartbreaking tale of transitions, immigration, and family. #365books #latinxreads #bookstagram #middlegrade #purabelpre

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Day 126: #summerofthemariposas by #guadalupegarciamccall—more sisters!! Retelling of #theodyssey with a mix of Mexican mythology and cast of strong girls #yalit #littlewomen #365books

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Day 125: #thependerwicks by #jeannebirdsall—another charming #littlewomen readalike—just want to be friends with these sisters #kidlit #365books #middlegrade #bookstagram

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Day 124: #motherdaughterbookclub by #heathervogelfrederick—one of my recent favorites in the spirit of #littlewomen #middlegrade #kidlit #bookstagram #365books

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Day 123: #coraline by #neilgaiman—super creepy #middlegrade about how grass isn’t always greener, family, and imagination #365books #kidlit #bookstagram

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Day 122: #navigatingearly by #clarevanderpool—a modern classic about a plucky tween girl with Daddy issues. My kind of book 👍🏽#365books #kidlit #printz #newbery #bookstagram

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Day 121: #blackbirdfly by #erinentradakelly—pitch-perfect #middlegrade. Addresses bullying, socioeconomic status, being from an immigrant family. Excellent debut from Newbery winner. #365books #kidlit #bookstagram

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Day 120: #savvy by #ingridlaw-I was at Dial when we acquired this magical #middlegrade. It was one of the most fulfilling experiences to be even slightly involved with this book #365books #bookstagram #kidlit

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Day 119: #emmajeanlazarusfelloutofatree by #laurentarshis—charming #middlegrade about a #neuroatypical girl who sees the world differently and friendship. #365books #kidlit #bookstagram