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Rivermouth by Alejandra Oliva, Book Club Discussion Guide

RIVERMOUTH by Alejandra Oliva: A Book Club Discussion Guide

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration by Alejandra Oliva “I am fascinated by translation both in theory and practice... Read More

Ray Shephard A Long Time Coming

From the Desk of Ray Anthony Shepard

Listen to Ray Anthony Shepard discuss his book, A LONG TIME COMING, with Editorial Director, Carolyn Yoder in this ALA podcast. Dear Reader: A Long Time Coming is the story of... Read More

A Note from Maya MacGregor, Author of THE EVOLVING TRUTH OF EVER-STRONGER WILL

Hello! When I first started writing this book, I had one real thought in my mind: this will be the book I wish I had had, the book I wish... Read More

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Patrick Rothfuss Reveals the Title of His New Novella

The Narrow Road Between Desires will be on sale November 14, 2023 and is available for preorder everywhere. PRESS RELEASE: May 18, 2023 #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Patrick... Read More

Creators’ Corner: Rosa Chang

Meet Rosa! Rosa Sung Ji Chang 장성지 is a Korean-born visual artist, natural indigo dyer, and storyteller based in New York and Baltimore. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College... Read More

Baby Yoda Recommends - Reads for Star Wars Day

Baby Yoda Recommends: Books to Celebrate Star Wars Day

“These are the books you’re looking for.” Does your TBR pile need more Star Wars vibes? Of course it does!  The Force is on your side, padawan, because in celebration... Read More

Garvey's Choice Preorder Offer

Preorder GARVEY’S CHOICE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL for a chance to win!

Pre-order GARVEY’S CHOICE The Graphic Novel and WIN! Submit your pre-order receipt below to receive a bookmark and a signed bookplate. You will be automatically entered for a chance to... Read More

Uranians Opera Playlist

Opera Playlist by Uranians author Theodore McCombs

Many years ago, a colleague challenged me to a friendly contest. We’d each prepare an opera playlist that could serve as a crash course: designed to introduce an open-minded but... Read More

Quirky Nonfiction books from Astra Books for Young Readers

Explore a wonder-filled house, a museum of nothing, and more in Astra’s fantastic fall collection

The ABFYR marketing team runs librarians through a selection of Fall 2023 titles 1. Addie and the Acrobats Addie must choose fame or friendship in this delightfully off-beat picture book... Read More

Moving Middle School Poetry

7 Moving Middle School Poetry Picks

This collection is perfect for more sophisticated young readers who love to dive deeply into beautiful, touching, sometimes painful, sometimes joyful stories. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

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