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Hey YA Extra Credit: Indigenous Books for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond Nov 15, 2023

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Erica discusses some new-ish YA books by Indigenous authors that should be on your radar.

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It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. You can also gift it (and the holidays, they are coming.) Get all the details at mytbr.co.

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We Need Diverse Books' new Indigenous Reads Rising site

Books Discussed

Rez Ball by Byron Graves

Man Made Monsters by Andrea L. Rogers, illustrated by Jeff Edwards

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

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The Ultimate Winter Survival Kit Nov 08, 2023

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Tirzah and Erica share the books, movies, shows, food, self-care items, and games that are going to get them through the winter season.

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Publishers Weekly names the best YA books of the year

Erica and TIrzah's 2023 Winter Survival Kit

Books

Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed by Abi Balingit

Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Coloring Cuteness by Claire Benton

Eight Nights of Flirting by Hannah Reynolds

Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

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Hey YA Extra Credit: The Magical Girl Genre Nov 01, 2023

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Erica discusses the magical girl manga genre, giving a brief history and a few magical girl book recommendations.

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Books Discussed

Emily Martin's article on the magical girl genre in manga and anime

Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka

Himitsu no Akko-chan by Fujio Akatsuka

Sally the Witch by Mitsuteru Yokoyama

Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi

Cardcaptor Sakura by CLAMP

Alice 19th by Yuu Watase

Little Witch Academia by Yoh Yoshinari, Trigger, Keisuke Sato

Hurricane Heels by Isabel Yap (out of print, but the story is part of a collection that has other stories that aren't YA titled Never Have I Ever: Stories)

Magical Boy by The Kao

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YA Romantasy Oct 25, 2023

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Tirzah and Erica talk book news and discuss some great YA romantasy.

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Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever your version of cozy looks like. Whether it's romance, creepy reads, modern classics, or escapist reads you crave, TBR can help you find the perfect books for your fall reading, with options curated to your specific reading tastes. Visit mytbr.co to find out more and sign up — it only takes a few minutes!

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Scholastic Book Fairs separate books by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors

Scholastic asks Maggie Tokuda Hall to remove references to racism

More YA fantasy romance books

Books Discussed

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

Noragami by Adachitoka

Fire and Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Six Crimson Cranes and Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim

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Hey YA: New Elizabethan YA Oct 18, 2023

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This week, Tirzah shares two new YA releases that are set in Elizabethan times.

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Books Discussed

That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams

By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter

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Book Gremlins and Spooky Graphic Novels Oct 11, 2023

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Erica and Tirzah discuss a few YA graphic novels perfect for spooky season.

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Books Discussed

Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu

Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo

Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterle

Laid-Back Camp by Afro

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Non-book things we are enjoying this spooky season:

Strange Horticulture game

This Way Madness Lies game

Fear Street adaptation on Netflix

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Hey YA Extra Credit: In Our Witchy Bag Oct 04, 2023

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Erica discusses some witchy YA books as well as a few fall traditions.

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Show Notes

The Witchery by S. Isabelle

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka

Quick mentions:

Shadow Coven by S. Isabelle, The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin

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Great YA Reads to Celebrate Latine Heritage Month! Sep 27, 2023

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Tirzah and Erica discuss some interesting news stories and celebrate Latine Heritage Month with some fab YA books by Latine authors.

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News:

Reading advocate and icon Levar Burton will serve as the first actor to lead Banned Books Week as the honorary chair.
The Love at First Sight movie is now on Netflix based on The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith.
The live-action of the One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda.

Books Discussed:

The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

Into the Light by Mark Oshiro

Northranger by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo

Lucha of the Night Forest by Tehlor Kay Mejia

The Fall of Whit Rivera by Crystal Maldonado

Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi

Pride by Ibi Zoboi

Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz

The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila

Honorable mentions: Just Say Yes by Goldy Moldavsky and adult book Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

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Hey YA Extra Credit: A Note About Soft Censorship Sep 20, 2023

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This week, Tirzah talks about the impact of soft censorship on indie presses like Levine Querido and how you can help.

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Show Notes

When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sasha Lamb

Brooms by Jasmine Walls

Why Banning Books Doesn't Increase Sales via The Atlantic

Levine Querido's 100k Book Challenge

Levine Querido's Bookshop Page

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Fix Your Broken Heart, Blah Blah Blah — Indie YA Publishers Sep 13, 2023

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Erica and Tirzah discuss some Indie publishers that publish YA books that you should know about.

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News:

Illustrator of A Wrinkle in Time cover gets their due

23 Covers of A Wrinkle in Time Ranked

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