20 of the Best #YoungAdult Books Released This Year (So Far) bookbub.com/blog/best-sell… Christine Riccio Angie Thomas Dan @sam_aye_ahm emily a. duncan justin a. reynolds Roshani Chokshi Karen M. McManus Updates Cassandra Clare Wesley Chu Rachel Hawkins/Erin Sterling Natalie C. Anderson Astrid Scholte Julie Berry

My new heroine:

The principal of the Kentucky hs who fought to ban my book, LESSONS FROM A DEAD GIRL (for "homosexual and other inappropriate content") along w/ bks by Laurie Halse Anderson ChrisCrutcher & NealShusterman was just arrested on child pornography charges.

Beyond addressing issues of race and racism, this children’s reading list focuses on taking action. It highlights resistance, resilience and activism. blog.usejournal.com/31-childrens-b…

Been trying to teach the French-speaking kid to say "Pardon" and he says "Pantalon" and I refuse to correct him.

You know you want to stay in tonight! Stay in your pjs, read a book, and donate what you would have spent on a night out to refugees! #Read4Refugees is the genius approach to doing good for booknerd introverts everywhere. ctt.ec/FbwaN+

This is giving me life.

It's not too late to stay in tonight and #Read4Refugees! Cozy up, read, and donate what you'd spend on a night out.

9 Things You Need To Know About Conflict Minerals thinkprogress.org/9-things-you-n… via ThinkProgress

My son: we’re learning Christmas words in French. Me: Oh, I don’t know any. Will you teach me one? My son (in a peak Monty Python French accent): GEEENGERRRRR BREAD MEN

Happy #BookBirthday Natalie C. Anderson! Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday is now in paperback!

The Best Young Adult Books of 2019 thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2020/01… Featured books by Natalie C. Anderson Penguin Teen Laurie Halse Anderson @randyribay Patrice Vecchione Alyssa Raymond @yesitshanna Salaam Reads Leigh Bardugo Imprint Mindy McGinnis @makiialucier @HMHteen Simon Teen and more!

I'm looking for independent bookstores in the US that are still able to take & fulfill online book orders. If you work for one, or just know of one, shout them out here!

These are not the words of a president. They are the words of a dictator.

Last year CBP officers circulated mockup images of my violent rape ahead of my visit to their facilities. They hung framed photos of officers aiming guns at people on the walls. Later that day,they refused to protect members of Congress when armed Trump supporters were outside.

Si es Trump, tiene que ser corrupto 💸

People are inherently complex and nuanced. It is important to make sure that the act of storytelling does not oversimplify complexity, misrepresent communities or perpetuate stereotypes. ow.ly/ZXHG50AuILj

Congrats to Autumn Allen * Ceasefire Now, recipient of our 2020-21 #WriterinResidence award! She will receive a $20,000 stipend & private office at Boston Public Library for 9 months to work on her YA novel "All You Have to Do." Join us for a welcome reception & reading on Oct 8th. writer-in-residence.eventbrite.com/?aff=Tw