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Review – The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal
The Bodies Keep Coming provides a riveting account of the violence that plagues our world and the systemic racism present surrounding healthcare and gun violence, all from the perspective of a Black Trauma Surgeon. This book is a must read for everyone no matter their interests. Read more
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ARC Review: A Fate So Cold
A Fate So Cold crafts a unique world that has you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. With engaging characters and fantastic world building, this book is perfect for readers craving an adventure with twists and turns. Read more
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ARC Review: Deadly Ever After
A powerful fairytale adventure, Johnson crafts an equally exciting and beautiful novel. Perfect for readers looking for a reluctant allies to lovers story with flawed characters facing their demons. Read more
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Author Q/A: Tristan Oldmixon and Gail Lincoln on Biracial Representation in Children’s Literature
I had the absolute honor of getting to interview the co-authors of the children’s book I Am Me: A Biracial Person, Gail Lincoln and Tristan Oldmixon. Not only is the mother/son-in-law duo a powerful writing force, they are both amazing people that care about bringing conversations about color and intersectionality into the lives of our… Read more
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Happy Birthday Stephen Hawking
Today would have been the 84th birthday of Stephen Hawking had ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, not taken his life 8 years ago. Hawking outlived the doctor’s predictions by decades. Time in which he spent research theoretical physics and writing several novels that Read more
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Author Spotlight: Marie Lu
Lu’s work is a testament to what we as a book community should strive for. True, unapologetic representation. Representation that actually matters. Inclusion that actually empowers. Visibility that shows young adults what they can be. Authenticity that proves what modern literature can be and what it can achieve. Representation, inclusion, visibility, and authenticity that Lu… Read more
Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a bookworm who is always in search of a new read! I mainly review young adult fiction novels with a focus on diversity. When I’m not reading, you can find me taking care of my bearded dragon, Stan, or making a fresh set of press on nails.
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