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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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“Paths to Publishing” Series | Interview with Miranda Paul

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About the Author: “Miranda Paul is an award-winning children’s author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Water, both named Junior Library Guild selections. Her titles have received starred reviews

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We Need More Nubia | Why Nubia: Real One is Iconic

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“Bet that lady wouldn’t call the cops on Superman.” — Nubia: Real One by L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith First things first, I have to say that I adore the

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In Appreciation of Mary H.K. Choi | A Review of Yolk, Among Other Things

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“I have wasted my entire life focusing on the wrong things and the wrong people. ” — Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi It’s no secret that I am a huge

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Sing Me Forgotten | Jessica S. Olson

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Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson Inkyard Press; 2021; 329 pages Content Warnings: Self-harm, blood, murder, death of a loved one, physical and emotional abuse and manipulation, firearms, violence

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