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Feb

19

2019

Gavlin Family reading

Galvin Family Reading: A Guest Blog Post
from a Customer of Island Books

This piece was originally published on the Island Books blog. Growing up, I loved getting lost in books: It didn’t matter to me if the book was adventurous, dramatic, suspenseful, or fantastical; as long as it transported me somewhere else, I was happy. I’d be so immersed in my book that I’d barely hear my …

Nov

16

2018

Elana K. Arnold

“A Fantasy Novel for the #MeToo Era:”
An interview with “Damsel” author,
Elana K. Arnold

Elana K. Arnold was a National Book Award finalist for her novel, What Girls Are Made Of. She is the author of numerous novels for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers, including A Boy Called Bat and Infandous. Her latest novel is Damsel, which may best be described as a fantasy novel for the #MeToo era. …

Sep

25

2018

Little & Lion

Diverse, Entertaining, and Thought Provoking: Queer Stories for All Readers

For me there are two main kinds of books with queer characters: those where queerness plays an integral role in the story and those where no one in the book bats an eye at a character’s queerness. Both are tremendously important. The first so that we can tell stories about our culture, how we got …

Jun

25

2018

All Out

All Out: The No-Longer Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout The Ages edited by Saundra Mitchell

A collection of stories that span many genres written by some of the best LGBT+ writers of our time? Yes, please! Featuring authors such as Robin Talley, Malinda Lo, and Alex Sanchez, this anthology is not to be missed for teens. Ranging from the Civil War to the palace to Chinatown and the high seas, these …

May

17

2018

Royals by Rachel Hawkins

Royals by Rachel Hawkins

Daisy’s older sister is marrying into the British royal family, but Daisy is not paparazzi-ready (nor does she want to be). But maybe she can stay true to herself and even have some fun with all the makeovers, A-list hijinks, and royal wedding prep… This is a teen novel, but for anyone who enjoys a …

Apr

16

2018

Photographic

Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña

Iturbide is an amazing Mexican photographer who achieves poetry through what she captures with her camera. This graphic novel lets you wander with her through Mexico, India, the birds, and her thoughts. I discovered her with this book and fell immediately in love with her story and her pictures. –-Stephanie Silva, Queen Anne Book Company, …

Apr

12

2018

Letters to the Lost

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer

5/5 Stars Heart gripping from the start, Letters to the Lost wrapped me up with Brigid Kemmerer’s free flowing writing and ability to simply connect with the characters. I fell right in with Juliet and Declan; both have a piece that I completely understood. This book made me feel. It brought out so many emotions …

Mar

7

2018

Warcross

Warcross by Marie Lu

Lu takes readers to a brand new world where technology holds the power. Full of unprecedented plot twists and thrilling shockers, the exhilarating adventure of teenage hacker/bounty hunter Emika Chen is guaranteed to keep you up at night. This eye-opening novel exposes a current issue in our developing society: How much control are we willing to …

Feb

14

2018

Kaleidoscope Song

Kaleidoscope Song by Fox Benwell

Kaleidoscopic Song is a unique romance about a South African girl and her love for music. As the story unfolds, her budding sexuality may prevent her from achieving her dreams. Caught choosing between the job of her dreams and the girl of her dreams, Neo is conflicted. When her secret is threatened, Neo must realize …

Feb

5

2018

The 57 Bus

The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater

Two teens, from two very different worlds, have a brief encounter on a public bus that will change both of their lives. This heart-breaking true story recounts a crime and its consequences, a story that delves deep into the lives of both victim and perpetrator, and in the process uncovers larger truths about the justice …

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