For generations, fairy tales and folktales have been a staple of the childhood experience. From picking up the first fable to eventually reading chapter books, every story is infused with
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On the most recent episode of Pine Reads Review’s podcast, Turn the Page!, we spoke about the different elements that make a great fantasy book. While many immediately think of
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Recent events have sparked an urgency in me to read books with Latinx main characters and books written by Latinx authors. Since I’m most interested in fantasy, this book list
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Somadina coming April 15th, 2025 from Knopf Books for Young Readers; 304 pages Content Warning: Death, violence, sexual assault, loss of a child, blood About the Author: “Akwaeke Emezi is
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The Rose Bargain out now from HarperCollins; 400 pages Content Warning: Violence, foul language, blood, death, sexual content About the Author: “Sasha Peyton Smith is the New York Times best-selling
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Boys with Sharp Teeth coming April 8th, 2025 from Roaring Brook Press; 400 pages Content Warning: Death, violence, mentions of suicide, self-harm, drug-abuse About the Author: “Jenni Howell is an
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