Why Start a YA Lit Mag: an Exercise in Vulnerability
Several months ago, I was asked to give a speech on the importance of young adult literature. I found myself asking why I started…
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Exclusive Interview with Alan Gratz, author of REFUGEE
Often, a hometown brings a writer to you. Alan Gratz’s colorful YA books scream out from the shelves of my local bookstore in the…
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Sarah Dessen // Once and For All, a Review
I’ll admit, I’m a little late to hop on the Sarah Dessen train. Once and For All was my first Dessen novel, but it…
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A Conversation with Darlene P. Campos, author of Behind Mount Rushmore
Darlene P. Campos is a beast of a writer. No, really. I follow her on Twitter , and if she’s not tweeting about her…
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The Parasite of Desire // A Glimpse at Issue Four
ICYMI, our fourth issue came out last week! Issue Four is chock full of great stories, beautiful art, and some wonderful poems. Here’s a…
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My Amazing Staff // Behind-the-Scenes
June is an emotional and nostalgic month for me. Two Junes ago, when I started planning The Passed Note, I had no idea what…
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Spoiler Alert!
Hey everybody! Are you ready for some amazing, delicious summer-y YA goodness? Our fourth issue comes out next week on June 23rd! It’s such…
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Picking Books for Travel
What goes more hand in hand than books and long voyages? Why do you think there are bookstores in airports and train stations? But…
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Jane Austen’s Jealous of This Love Story – A Review
True confession? I’m a #Hamilfan–a certified, Lin-Manuel-loving, Eliza-Worshipping Hamilfan. I go on long drives and sing every part of the historical rap musical. I…
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Let’s Talk About Tony from “13 Reasons Why”
It feels like everyone I’ve talked to and every website I’ve visited in the past week has a post about 13 Reasons Why, the…
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