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Julie C. Dao talks folktales, anxiety and Song of the Crimson Flower
"Stories have power, and as a reader, whenever I am able to see myself in a narrative and relate to a character,…
Your Christmas movie opinions will decide your perfect holiday read
With a sprinkle of Christmas magic (and the help of a few of your Christmas movie opinions) this quiz is about to…
"Don’t be afraid to be who you are, ask questions, be honest, be kind, hang in there."
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Dean Atta on his stunning debut novel and why he thinks Billy Porter would love…
"It feels like I’ve answered a calling with the writing of The Black Flamingo."
Kiersten White talks The Guinevere Deception and writing retellings
"Magic, longing, Camelot."
"Celine is the most like me of any character I’ve ever written, and it was cathartic and frightening to write a character like that."
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Skai Jackson shares her social media and classy clapback tips and tricks
Skai is known for her ‘classy clapback’ but she wasn’t always like that.
Brittney Morris shares how Black Panther inspired her debut novel, SLAY
"I started asking myself what it means to be a strong black woman."
Books for fans of His Dark Materials
It's time to explore worlds unexplored, meet new characters and uncover unfamiliar magic.
Must-read YA books coming out in November 2019
November 2019 is bringing its A-game.
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As a fantasy writer, I spend half my time talking about magic and monsters, and the other half of my…
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12 enchanting YA books about witches
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Listening along with the themes of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Listen, I know I am several months late on this. You don't have to remind me. But, after a diligent speed-reading…