Join us for a round-table discussion of a new title in Young Adult literature! We'll be joined by readers, teachers, librarians, authors, and media critics as we converse about these books. Even if you haven't read one of our titles yet, you'll be able to listen to the first half of each episode spoiler-free. Although we read a wide variety of books, we especially love those with diverse casts of characters and those that tackle a range of issues. We always look at books for their valuable representation and wide range of experiences.
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Join us for a round-table discussion of a new title in Young Adult literature! We'll be joined by readers, teachers, librarians, authors, and media critics as we converse about these books. Even if you haven't read one of our titles yet, you'll be able to listen to the first half of each episode spoiler-free. Although we read a wide variety of books, we especially love those with diverse casts of characters and those that tackle a range of issues. We always look at books for their valuable representation and wide range of experiences.
This week we’re chatting about Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. Our guest is author H.D. Hunter who has some great insight into this totally unique YA new release. (Transcript) In today’s episode… Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The people in the town of Lucille know that there are no monsters anymore – not since the angels came and took them all way. But when a creature from one of Jam’s mother’s paintings comes to life and declares it’s here to hunt a monster, Jam believes it. The creature tells Jam to call it ‘Pet’, and asks her to help it find a monster lurking in her best friend’s house. Can Jam navigate the tricky waters of hunting a monster when no one believes they still exist? These Show Notes use Amazon Affiliate […]
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Join us for a round-table discussion of a new title in Young Adult literature! We'll be joined by readers, teachers, librarians, authors, and media critics as we converse about these books. Even if you haven't read one of our titles yet, you'll be able to listen to the first half of each episode spoiler-free. Although we read a wide variety of books, we especially love those with diverse casts of characters and those that tackle a range of issues. We always look at books for their valuable representation and wide range of experiences.
