YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers
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YA Hispanic/Latinx Writers

This blog highlights Hispanic/Latinx writers. What is the difference between ‘Hispanic’ and ‘Latinx” anyway? It can be confusing! Latinx is a term that describes someone who comes from or whose family comes from Central American or South America. Not all countries in Central and South America speak Spanish – some speak French, Portuguese – even…

Full Cast Audiobooks

Full Cast Audiobooks

Busy schedule in August? What better way to keep reading than a good audiobook! And what’s better than an audiobook with one narrator? How about a whole cast! Having multiple performances packed in one book is sure to keep you entertained throughout the month. Check out some of these audiobooks staring a full cast of…

Get To Know: Jason Reynolds
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Get To Know: Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction Born: Washington DC Used rap music as inspirations to write poetry at 9 years old Read his first novel at 17 years old Graduated from the University of Maryland in English Was named Library of Congress’ national ambassador for young people’s literature in January 2020 Star of “Write.Right.Rite” series where…

Great Books for 9th Graders
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Great Books for 9th Graders

Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. A Pho Love Story/Loan Le Two Vietnamese-American teens fall in…