Tag: teen reads

The Weight of the Stars | K. Ancrum

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The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum Imprint; 2019; 384 pages Content Warnings: Parental death, homophobia, racism, sexual assault About the author: “K. Ancrum, is the author of  the

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Interview with Joanna Ho

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About the Author: “Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. Her upcoming picture books include Playing at the Border: A Story

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Interview with Crystal Maldonado

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Spoiler alerts ahead for Fat Chance Charlie Vega! About the Author: “Crystal Maldonado is a young adult author whose debut novel, FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA (Holiday House), will be released

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We Are More Than Our Bodies | ‘Fat Chance, Charlie Vega’ & The Importance of Fat Rep in YA

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Content Warning: this blog contains discussions of the death of a parent, fatphobia, racism, and emotional abuse. “I want to be Charlie—unapologetically Charlie. Shoulders back. Head held up high. Fat,

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A Phở Love Story | Loan Le

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A Phở Love Story by Loan Le  Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers; 2021; 416 pages Content Warnings: Racism, xenophobia, moderately strong language, anxiety  About the Author: “I’m an

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American Betiya | Anuradha D. Rajurkar

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American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar  Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2021, 366 pages Content Warning: Strong language, racism, xenophobia, sexual content, misogyny, teen drug/alcohol abuse, child abandonment/absent father, abusive

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