The Book Faire | Middle Grade and Children’s Literature for Librarians, Educators and Young Readers
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Do you struggle keeping up with new books for young readers? Are you concerned about book bans? Welcome to the Book Faire! This podcast is all about the latest in kidlit, from Middle Grade to YA interviewing authors and professionals in the children’s publishing industry, highlighting diverse new releases, and covering stories that impact public schools, educators and librarians. Check in for Two weekly episodes covering the latest news and author interviews!
Contact: Bookfairepod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/TheBookFaire @bookfairepod.bsky.social
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Author & Middle School Counselor Tunisia Williams on Found Family and Positive Representation
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Oct 30, 2026 |
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Florida Pulls 1,800 Library Books: The Review Process Breakdown | Microsoft’s AI Staff Training
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Oct 28, 2026 |
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"The Most Honest Story I've Ever Told": Tony DiTerlizzi on 'The Wump' and Bullying
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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Texas Book Bans Surge 400%: The Freedom to Read Report & Voucher Failures
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Oct 21, 2026 |
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall on the 9-Year Journey to 'What Do People Do at the Science Museum?'
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Book Awards and Book Bans
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Oct 14, 2026 |
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Accepting Difference & Saving the World: Pixar Veteran Alan Barillaro on 'Bunns Rabbit 2'
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Oct 09, 2026 |
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Utah’s 'Silent' Book Ban Policy & NC Library Threats
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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Cultivating a Love of Music and Art in Young Readers with Shadra Strickland
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Oct 02, 2026 |
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Iowa’s Book Ban Law: Know Your Rights | Utah Lawsuits, Florida Purges & Local Library Battles
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Sep 30, 2026 |
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From Judy Moody to Fairy Door Diaries with Megan McDonald
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Student Volunteers Help School Board Election
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Inclusion and Revolution with Sarah J. Mendonca
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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Texas Librarian Says "Come and Take Them"
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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Writing Sisters Alone | An Interview With Shifa Saltagi Safadi
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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Alabama Targets LGBTQ+ books in Public Libraries | New Releases and Censorship News
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Generational Trauma, Grief & Time Travel with Greg Howard's The Travelers
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Remembering Dolly Parton | New Titles and Censorship News
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Writing for Parents and Newborns with Sandra Magsamen
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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Texas Says "We're Coming for the Books" | Children's Books and Censorship News
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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How Barbara Carroll Roberts Turned 800 Pages of History Into a Picture Book
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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New Children's Book Translation & Colorado Rejects Texas-Focused Curriculum
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Individuality and Science Fiction: The Ginghams with TC Kemper
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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Texas Banned Books Library and New Middle Grade Releases
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Disabilities and Family: Writing Representation with Taylor Hobbs
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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New YA Books and Library Controversies
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Breaking Barriers: The Power of Bilingual Children's Literature
with Christina Diaz Gonzalez
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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The Fight for Library Access: Censorship and Community Response
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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The Art of Storytelling with Jerry Spinelli
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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How Book Bans Are Shaping Education and Community
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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How Personal Experience Shapes Queer Stories in Children's Literature with Alex Ritany
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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New Releases and Censorship in YA and Children's Books
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign with Sara F. Shacter
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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Community and Education: Recent News and Children’s Books Releases
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Behind the Curtain with Children’s Literature: Lindsay Champion’s Cast VS Crew
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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The New Texas Religious Reading List and Community Banned Book Initiatives
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Brittney Cooper and the Power of Representation in Children's Literature
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Student Privacy and Teen Activism: Book Bans and New Children's Literature
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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From Murals to Books: Katie Yamasaki on Children’s Literature and Community
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Anarchist Libraries and the Fight for Access to Diverse Books
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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The Lost Things Club: Addressing Trauma in Children's Literature
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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New Releases; Utah’s 35th Statewide Ban & New Librarian Data
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Creating Empathy in Children's Literature: Maggie Edkins Willis on Little Ghost’s Summerween
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The Power of Children's Literature: Diversity, Censorship, and Resilience
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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A Fun Blend of Science and Adventure: The Spark Experiment with Matthew Manning and Matt Loux
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May 29, 2026 |
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Colorado's Education Battles and New Children's Books
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May 27, 2026 |
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Igniting Imagination: How Magik Theatre Fosters Lifelong Learning
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May 22, 2026 |
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The Future of YA and Children's Books: Trends and Challenges
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May 20, 2026 |
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Sparking Conversations on Book Bans in Children’s Literature with Randi Smith
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May 15, 2026 |
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Book Bans in 2026: PEN America Report and New Children’s Literature
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May 13, 2026 |
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The Onc Doc; Democratizing Cancer Knowledge: Insights from Sanjay Juneja MD
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May 08, 2026 |
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Librarians Turn Politicians: A New Wave of Advocacy
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May 06, 2026 |
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Katherine Applegate on Writing Animals and Addressing Serious Topics
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May 01, 2026 |
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Russian Publisher Raided & The Tyler Librarian Lawsuit
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Handling "It's Not Fair!": CBT Tools for Kids with Dr. Claire Freeland & Dr. Jacqueline Toner
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Defending LGBTQ+ Rights in Schools | Alaska Freedom to Read Bill | AIDS Epidemic in Kidlit
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Education Through Awe: How Global Galactics Uses Storytelling to Teach Science & Emotional Growth
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Fighting Federal Book Bans: The Books Save Lives Act, New Releases, & The Iowa Library Ruling
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The Lemon Grove Incident: María Dolores Águila | 'A Sea of Lemon Trees' (April 10, 2026)
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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New Releases (April 8, 2026): Linda Sue Park | Rex Ogle | Publishing News
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100-Year Legacy with Annette Bay Pimental & Faith Pray
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Rutherford County Library Director Fired: The Battle Over Book Bans
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Tui T. Sutherland on Writing Children's Literature: Dragons, War, and Series for Young Readers
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Scholastic's New STEM Book Fair: Children's Literature, Book Bans & Community Reactions
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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From Lawyer to Children's Literature Author: Nancy Hudgins' Journey with Ursula Nordstrom
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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The Power of Children's Literature: From Stories to Fighting Book Bans
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Air Force to Author: Melanie Hill’s Aviation-Inspired Journey in Middle Grade Literature
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Children's Literature Spotlight: New Releases and Book Ban Battles
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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The Art of Picture Books in Children's Literature with Mack Barnett and Carson Ellis
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Book Bans and Politics: The Hidden Agenda Shaping Children’s Literature and Education
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Fostering Curiosity in Young Readers with Maureen Devlin's “Let’s Go Backer and Backer” Series
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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The Future of Children's Literature, Book Bans, and Education Policy
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Navigating Anxiety Through Children's Literature with Danna Smith
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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New Middle Grade Literature and Student Activism Against Book Bans
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Greg Howard on Writing Middle Grade Literature: Insights on Kidlit and Young Readers
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Community Reactions to Book Banning; New Children's Releases
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Revolutionizing Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee: Innovative Methods for Engaging Young Readers
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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New Kidlit Releases and the Fight Against Library Censorship: Freedom to Read
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Exploring the Legacy of A Wrinkle in Time with Charlotte Jones Voiklis
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Supporting Communities Through Children's Literature and New Releases
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Finding Your Voice in Kidlit: A Journey of Love and Resilience with Denise Cesare
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Navigating New Releases and Censorship Challenges in Libraries and Education
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Lost Cities: Kidlit Insights with Author Shannon Messenger
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Exploring Friendship and Diversity in Children's Literature with Alex Gino
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Inside Sora: Curating Children's Literature & Digital Content for Schools with Kate Frick
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Exploring Indigenous Art and Children's Literature with Steph Littlebird
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Crafting Adventures in Children’s Literature with Kathleen Troy
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Kam Redlawsk on Creativity, Disability, and Children's Literature
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Celebrating Family Diversity in Children's Literature with Mark and Scott Hoying | Fa La La Family
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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The Heart of Children's Books: Insights from Sandra Magsamen
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Illustrating the Dark in Children's Literature with Christy Mandin
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Exploring Middle-Grade Literature and History: Alan Gratz's 'War Games'
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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What is the Most Banned Book in America? | Banned Books Week 2025
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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The Bluest Eye | Banned Books Week 2025
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Exploring the Magic Maze Trilogy with Phil Proctor and Samuel Joseph
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Melissa [Previously published as George] | Banned Books Week 2025
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The Devil's Arithmetic | Banned Books Week 2025
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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To Kill a Mockingbird | Banned Books Week 2025
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Conservation Stories in Children’s Literature with Leokadia George
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Magic, Identity, and Belonging in Children's Literature with Claribel A. Ortega
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Exploring Horror and Queer Culture in Children's Literature | The Book Faire: September 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Why Representation Matters | The Book Faire: September 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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An Interview with Ruchira Gupta | The Book Faire: September 4, 2025
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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An Interview with Jennifer Swanson | The Book Faire: August 28, 2025
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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An Interview with Steve Giddings | The Book Faire: August 7, 2025
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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An Interview with Joan Reardon | The Book Faire: July 31, 2025
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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An Interview with J. D. Barker | The Book Faire: July 24, 2025
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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(Wife Reveal) An Interview with Madison Soto | The Book Faire: July 17, 2025
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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An Interview with Tiffany D. Jackson | The Book Faire July 10, 2025
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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An Interview with Gordon Korman | The Book Faire: July 3, 2025
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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An Interview with Joanna Ho | The Book Faire: June 26, 2025
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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An interview with Kyle Casey Chu AKA Panda Dulce | The Book Faire: June 19, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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An Interview with Grace Russo | The Book Faire: June 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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An Interview with Beth Ferry | The Book Faire: June 5, 2025
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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An Interview with Chad Quandt | The Book Faire: May 29, 2025
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May 29, 2025 |
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An Interview with Stan Yan | The Book Faire: May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 |
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An Interview with Erin Entrada Kelli | The Book Faire: May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 |
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An Interview with Varian Johnson | The Book Faire: May 8, 2025
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May 08, 2025 |
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An Interview with Terri Libenson | The Book Faire: May 1, 2025
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May 01, 2025 |
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An Interview with Angela Hsieh | The Book Faire: April 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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An Interview With Sharon G. Flake | The Book Faire: April 17, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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An Interview with Kali Wallace | The Book Faire Podcast: April 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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An Interview with Shelby Mahurin | The Book Faire: April 3, 2025
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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An Interview with Kyle Lukoff | The Book Faire: March 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Impact of Executive Order on Library Funding | The Book Faire: March 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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An Interview with Tanisia Moore | The Book Faire: March 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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An interview with Paul Ritchey & Nick Murphy | The Book Faire: March 6, 2025
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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An Interview with Tony Keith Jr, | The Book Faire Podcast: February 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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An Interview with Lana Button | The Book Faire Podcast: February 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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An interview with Rosanne Parry | The Book Faire Podcast February 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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An Interview with Sasha Peyton Smith; Trump Administration Targets Public Schools; the Top Banned Picture Books
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Fighting Book Bans: A 2025 Update
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Lauren Senner Interview, Idaho Book Ban Laws Take Effect, Oklahoma Governer Walks Back Controversial Statements
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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The Impact of Closing the Department of Education
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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An Interview with Read Freely Alabama; Looking ahead to Texas in 2025
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Library News, December 12, 2024 ; an Interview with Florida Freedom to Read Project
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Dog Man Takes Center Stage; Ongoing Fight for Freedom to Read
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Rise in Florida Book Bans | An Interview with rockin.librarian
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Exploring Identity in 'Girlmode' | An Interview with Magdalene Visaggio
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Libraries: The Heart of Community Resilience | An Interview with Greeking Out Creators
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Exploring Project 2025 and Its Impact on Education | An Interview with Christy Mandin
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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The Brightness Between Us: A New Era in Sci-Fi | An Interview with Eliot Schrefer
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Reading Assignment Places Teacher Under Investigation & an Interview with Robin Benway
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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The Role of Young Readers in Social Change | An Interview with Linda Sue Park
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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An interview with author Alice Hoffman about her new book, When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary.
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Cynthia Leitich Smith talks Indigenous Stories; Local Libraries Serving Communities; ALA says Book Bans are on the Decline
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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An Interview with Moira Buffini, Rise in Summer Reading, Students Fight Book Bans
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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A.S. King Talks Banned Books; National Book Awards Announces 2024 Nominees; Librarian Fights Censorship
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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An Interview With Rosanne Parry; Anti-Racism Author Alledged Plagiarism; Neurological Study: Reading
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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An Interview with B.B. Alston; Moms for Liberty Loses in Florida, Censorship Law in Iowa Moves Forward
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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An Intervew with Sophia Brown; NC Library 'Relocates' Books with Trans Characters, Parents Support Freedom to Read
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Tracey West: Dragon Masters
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Samuel Sattin: Unico Awakening
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Author Interview: James Steele
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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4 New Book Bans in Florida, a School Board Caught Secretly Removing Books | Book Report May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024 |
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Public Library BANNING Children, Minnesota Does a Good Thing, DC comics Pride | Book Report May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024 |
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Librarians Sue Board, Barnes & Noblle Award Winners, Oklahoma Library Bans Pride Display | Book Report: May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024 |
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State Legislatures Attempt to Criminalize Libraries, Legaslative Session Roundup | Book Report May 9, 2024
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May 09, 2024 |
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No Rules, Just Read, Children's Book Week and Young Troublemakers | Book Report: May 2, 2024
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May 02, 2024 |
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Book Bans, Author Lauren Castillo talks inspirations and new book | Book Report: April 25, 2024
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Book Report: April 18, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Something's Wrong with Micah by Jamison Hill
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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The Wish that Saved Christmas by Kate Harvey
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Author Interview: Miki Taylor
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans by Isi Hendrix
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Author Interview: Bruce Coville
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Jul 01, 2023 |
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Author Interview: Lynn and Jonathan Greenberg
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Author Interview: A.S. King
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May 15, 2023 |
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Attack of the Black Rectangles by A.S. King
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May 01, 2023 |
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The Fort by Gordon Korman
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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Drag Teen by Jeffery Self
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Goosebumps SlappyWorld By R. L. Stine
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Author Interview: Elisha Kemp
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May 25, 2022 |
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Every Line of You by Naomi Gibson
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May 18, 2022 |
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Wings of Fire #1 - The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
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May 05, 2022 |
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I Know Your Secret by Daphne Benedis-Grab
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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Mortal Engines
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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The Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn
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Aug 08, 2021 |
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Welcome to the Book Faire
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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The Invasion: Animorphs Book 1 (The Start of a Journey)
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Charlotte's Web
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Space Jam The Junior Novelization
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Jun 19, 2021 |