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5 Books I Read This Year That WILL be Future Classics

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by Ethan S. Disclaimer: Check Trigger Warnings (TWs) on all books before reading. One thing I love about the wintertime is having lots of time to reflect, scrolling my Goodreads, about all the new and exciting books and authors I read this year. I especially love deep-diving into the book and what the author intends, … Continue reading 5 Books I Read This Year That WILL be Future Classics →

Book You Should Read Instead of Studying for Finals

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by: Harper C. There are hundreds of awesome book series to read and obsess over throughout the months, but it seems that when finals roll around, you have a lot more reading time. You could be ahead of your classmates and able to read instead of studying, or like me… You could be avoiding your … Continue reading Book You Should Read Instead of Studying for Finals →

Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer

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by Barbara V. Touching upon many themes like grief, loss, and moving on, Into the Deep Blue by Jennifer E. Archer is an emotional tale that will show you the intricate beauty of human relationships. It’s been almost a year since her mom passed, and yet Fiona still can't seem to go back to who she was … Continue reading Review: Into the Blue Deep by Jennifer E. Archer →

Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero

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by: Holly W. If you’re a fan of mystery, whimsy, verse books, and just a pinch of suspense and romance, The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero could be your next favorite read! Every couple months I seem to find myself back in the wonderfully immersive world of verse books— whether they be fiction, … Continue reading Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero →

“Preserving Our Voices in the Fight for Intellectual Freedom,” Save the Books Teen Op-Ed Contest Winner Essay

Save the Books is a teen-led project run by Austin Public Library and funded by the Library Foundation with the goal of increasing student discussion of intellectual freedoms. This year was their first annual Op-Ed contest, where students between 14 and 18 could submit an entry about “What the Freedom to Read Means to Me.” The winner was Azeemah Sadiq from Houston, TX. Thank you to all the Save the Books members and partners who made this possible!

“Banning Books, Stunting Growth,” Save the Books Teen Op-Ed Contest First Runner-Up Essay

Save the Books is a teen-led project run by Austin Public Library and funded by the Library Foundation with the goal of increasing student discussion of intellectual freedoms. This year was their first annual Op-Ed contest, where students between 14 and 18 could submit an entry about “What the Freedom to Read Means to Me.” The first runner-up was Claire Henderson. Thank you to all the Save the Books members and partners who made this possible!

“What the Freedom to Read Means to Me,” Save the Books Teen Op-Ed Contest Second Runner-Up Essay

Save the Books is a teen-led project run by Austin Public Library and funded by the Library Foundation with the goal of increasing student discussion of intellectual freedoms. This year was their first annual Op-Ed contest, where students between 14 and 18 could submit an entry about “What the Freedom to Read Means to Me.” The second runner-up was Sadie Sarrat. Thank you to all the Save the Books members and partners who made this possible!

Trust Fall: Q&A with Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart

I didn’t expect to fall in love with Shark Heart the way that I did. I had just finished attending a bookseller conference, where I’d had dozens upon dozens of yet-to-be-released books pushed into my hands with eager marketing pleas. I don’t remember what the publicist said about Shark Heart, but I do remember grabbing … Continue reading Trust Fall: Q&A with Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart →