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Happy Birthday Stephen Hawking
Today would have been the 84th birthday of Stephen Hawking had ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, not taken his life 8 years ago. Hawking outlived the doctor’s predictions by decades. Time in which he spent research theoretical physics and writing several novels that Read more
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Author Spotlight: Marie Lu
Lu’s work is a testament to what we as a book community should strive for. True, unapologetic representation. Representation that actually matters. Inclusion that actually empowers. Visibility that shows young adults what they can be. Authenticity that proves what modern literature can be and what it can achieve. Representation, inclusion, visibility, and authenticity that Lu… Read more
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Just Read It: Summer Nights and Meteorites
Summer Nights and Meteorites by Hannah Reynolds is a fun-filled novel with powerful Women in STEM representation. But it’s also so much more than that, it’s a testament to what can be achieved when you preserve against as odds. Read more
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ARC Review: Girls Who Play Dead
A cozy fall read, Girls Who Play Dead is a gripping mystery. Told from two perspectives, you’re left guessing. But more answers just bring more questions. Read more
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ARC Review: Never Seen the Stars
Never Seen the Stars is one of those books that hurts in just the right way. With powerful, raw characters and thought-provoking story lines, you are instantly drawn in. Whether it be the pain or the possibility of the future, Never Seen the Stars has you waiting for more, and aching with grief for what… Read more
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Review: White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color
I’ve felt for a while now that feminism often overshadows the fight to create a society that truly treats women of color equally. I was never sure if those thoughts were valid or shared by others. But this book spoke those truths. And yikes, feeling this seen feels pretty amazing. This book isn’t perfect, but… Read more
Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a bookworm who is always in search of a new read! I mainly review young adult fiction novels with a focus on diversity. When I’m not reading, you can find me taking care of my bearded dragon, Stan, or making a fresh set of press on nails.
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