Author: Grace Kennedy

Grace Kennedy is an Arizona native who moved from Phoenix to study creative writing at the University of Arizona. She puts emphasis on writing nonfiction essays, but has always had a soft spot for fiction since she was an avid young adult reader. Grace is an honors student entering her junior year, and also minoring in music. When she isn't reading or writing, Grace is usually playing saxophone or piano, and is a member of the UA's Saxophone Studio and Wind Symphony.

Navigating Transphobia in the World of Harry Potter

August 19, 2020 0 Comments

Over the last few months, J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, has come under fire for making disparaging comments about transgender people on her social media. Specifically, criticizing

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Dancing at the Pity Party | Tyler Feder

July 27, 2020 0 Comments

Dancing at the Pity Party, written and illustrated by Tyler Feder Dial Books, 2020, 208 pages Trigger Warnings: Death, loss of a parent About the Creator: “Tyler Feder is an

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The Henna Wars | Adiba Jaigirdar

June 30, 2020 0 Comments

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar Page Street Kids, 2020, 400 pages Trigger Warnings: homophobia, racism, a character being outed publicly, bullying About the Author: “Adiba Jaigirdar is a Bangladeshi/Irish

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Throwback Thursday Review | Warriors: Into the Wild | Erin Hunter

June 25, 2020 0 Comments

Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter HarperCollins, 2003, 272 pages Trigger Warnings: Instances of violence About the Author: Erin Hunter is the pseudonym of five people: Kate Cary, Cherith

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Writing While Speechless | Welcoming Grace Kennedy to the Pine Reads Team

June 17, 2020 0 Comments

Talking to people is terrifying. Okay, maybe not, hanging-off-a-cliff-over-a-pool-of-man-eating-sharks terrifying, but sometimes, the thought of having to speak up about what I want is difficult for me. And the fact

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