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The Best AAPI Characters in YA Literature

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May is upon us once again which means it’s AAPI month! AAPI month honors Asian American and Pacific Islanders and those with AAPI heritage. As a first generation Asian American,

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The Portrayal of Female Characters in YA Fantasy

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Young adult fiction has changed so much throughout the decades. Most attribute the start of YA literature to The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton in the late 1960s, as well

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Interview with Brittany Cavallaro

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About the Interviewee: “Brittany Cavallaro is the New York Times bestselling author of the Charlotte Holmes novels, including A Study in Charlotte and, most recently, A Question of Holmes (HarperCollins/Katherine

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Muse Duology (Muse and Manifest) | Brittany Cavallaro

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Out now from HarperCollins Publishers; 368 pages (Muse) and 384 pages (Manifest) Content Warning: Death, violence, torture, sexual content About the Author: “Brittany Cavallaro is the New York Times bestselling

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8 Books for Jewish-American Heritage Month

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Disclaimer: This post cites an article from the Anti-Defamation League in its introduction. The article reflects the views of the author and not necessarily those of Pine Reads Review. Happy

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True Love and Other Impossible Odds | Christina Li

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Coming May 14, 2024 from Quill Tree Books; 400 pages Content Warning: Homophobia, death of a parent About the Author: “Christina Li is the award-winning author of children’s books Clues

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