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Review: Zadie Smith’s Intimations Offers Honesty and Moral Clarity in a Moment of Crisis

An honest and morally clear collection of essays, Zadie Smith’s Intimations grasps at how this unprecedented moment in time peels back…

4 years ago

Review: The Woman Warrior Is a Surreal Tribute to Storytelling

Laced with fantasy and folklore, Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior is a surreal tribute to storytelling through the memoir form.  Hey,…

4 years ago

Review: Kelly Yang’s Front Desk Paints Dazzles With Depth and Nuance

Kelly Yang's Front Desk illuminates issues of poverty and immigration with a heartwarming story and fiercely self-aware protagonist at its core.  Hello,…

4 years ago

Review: Merci Suárez Changes Gears Is a Winsome Story About Intergenerational Immigrant Family Love

Meg Medina's Merci Suárez Changes Gears explores family and school drama with warmth and nuance.  I recently picked up Meg…

4 years ago

Review: The Science of Breakable Things Gets to the Yolk of Human Complexity

Review: Hope remains an unbreakable force in Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things. Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things might…

4 years ago

Review: Zoe in Wonderland Beautifully Finds Roots in Reality

Review: Zoe in Wonderland is a down-to-earth story that grounds itself in reality.  Since this is a plant and book…

4 years ago

Review: Saadia Faruqi’s Meet Yasmin Is a Breath of Fresh Air

Meet Yasmin is a punchy and bold addition to kid lit that deserves a space on your bookshelf. Saadia Faruqi’s Meet…

4 years ago

Hello, Fronds!

Hello, fronds! Stacey Nguyen here. I'm a 25-year-old writer who loves children's books and indoor plants in equal measures. Right…

5 years ago

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