Book Review: Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne
Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange …
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2020 Literary Lookback: Author Natasha Diaz Wants Us to Know Black Jewish Stories Matter
When Natasha DÃaz discovered her debut novel was excluded from a Black Jewish book list, she went to Twitter to air her frustrations that …
How Moments of Racial Tension Are Shaping YA Literature
Six well-known Black female authors with best-selling credentials came together to announce their joint project of a young adult novel surrounding the 2003 New …
Book Review: ‘Grown’ by Tiffany D. Jackson
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson rips a page from the Mute R. Kelly …
Book Review: ‘Punching the Air’ by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I say That maybe I was punching All the walls They …
Book Review: ‘Cinderella Is Dead’ by Kalynn Bayron
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron My rating: 4 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange …
Book Review: ‘The Black Kids’ by Christina Hammonds Reed
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed features a Black teen …
Book Review: ‘A Song Below Water’ by Bethany C. Morrow
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow My rating: 3 of 5 stars *Given an advanced reading copy from the publisher in exchange …
Book Review: ‘Frankly in Love’ by David Yoon
Frankly in Love by David Yoon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Frankly in Love by David Yoon, young adult author Nicola Yoon’s husband, …
YallStayHome’s All-Star Juvenalia
Everyone starts somewhere. These authors prove that with their often hilarious, always heartfelt, and occasionally awful teenage writing. Hosted by Maureen Johnson with Cassandra …
