Author: Abby Ballas

Abby is a Junior at the University of Arizona. She is majoring in psychology and minoring in both Spanish and creative writing. Abby loves young adult fiction, especially fantasy. Her love for reading started with The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler when she was in fifth grade. When Abby is not studying with an iced tea in hand, she is usually reading or searching for little libraries in her neighborhood. In the future, she hopes to become a teacher and eventually work in publishing.

Interview with Cambria Gordon

October 4, 2024 0 Comments

About the Author: “Cambria Gordon is the author of The Poetry of Secrets, which Ruta Sepetys called an ‘epic, poetic journey,’ and coauthor of the award-winning The Down-to-Earth Guide to

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What We Wish For | Melody Maysonet

September 16, 2024 0 Comments

Coming September 17th, 2024 from Blackstone Publishing; 376 pages Content Warning: Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), domestic abuse, attempted suicide, bullying About the Author: “Melody Maysonet is the author of

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When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary | Alice Hoffman

September 11, 2024 0 Comments

Coming September 17th, 2024 from Scholastic Press; 304 pages Content Warning: The Holocaust, antisemitism, familial death About the Author: “Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of

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It Is Okay | Ye Guo

August 21, 2024 0 Comments

Coming August 27th, 2024 from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers; 40 pages About the Author: “Ye Guo is an author and illustrator based in the United Kingdom. Art from It

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Interview with YA Bookstore Owner Annabelle Chang

August 9, 2024 0 Comments

About the Interviewee: Annabelle Chang is an entrepreneur, designer, and a lover of all things books. She is an identical twin and a future Stanford University graduate who enjoys surfing

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Trajectory | Cambria Gordon

July 23, 2024 3 Comments

Out Now from Scholastic Press; 285 pages Content Warning: Sexual harassment, racism, cursing, mention of genocide About the Author: “Cambria Gordon is the author of The Poetry of Secrets, which

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