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Ukraine
Librarian Takes Russia to Court: Natalya Sharina, who has been
under house arrest since 2015, faces what her lawyer calls "absurd"
charges of extremism.
Seeking to Open
a Bronx Bookstore: Noëlle Santos wants the the Bronx to get lit,
with literature—which is why she's raising funds to open its only bookstore.
Phoenix Nabs
Fifth Vermont Location: Phoenix Books, which has stores in
Burlington, Chester, Essex, and Rutland, will open a new location in Woodstock.
Librarians In
the 21st Century: Literary Hub has launched a new biweekly
column exploring "a profession that everybody knows but nobody
understands."
Workman
Publishing Reads Indie: The publisher has launched the
#IReadIndie hashtag to highlight titles from independent publishing community.
IN THE MEDIA
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From the New York Times:
Teenagers Who Vandalized Historic Black Schoolhouse Are Ordered to Read Books. Click here  
From Quill & Quire:
YA author Norah McClintock has died at age 59. Click here
From People:
Kate McKinnon to Star in Netflix Revival of The Magic School Bus: Rides Again. Click here
From Mental Floss:
5 Ways the 'Little House on the Prairie' Books Stretched the Truth. Click here
From UConn Today:
Children's Books May Boost Appetite for Unhealthy Food. Click here
From the Guardian:
Raymond Briggs wins lifetime achievement award. Click here
From School Library Journal:
"Nevertheless, She Persisted": A Book List. Click here |
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From the Bookseller:
Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlists offer "optimism in uncertain times." Click here
From the New York Times:
Finding America, Both Red and Blue, in the ‘Little House’ Books. Click here
From Bookish:
Birds, Bees, and Books: Five Great YA Novels That Aren't Afraid to Talk About Sex. Click here
From Bustle:
Why Feminism in YA Fantasy Is So Essential, According to Two Authors. Click here
From the AV Club:
Colin Meloy announces new children's book with Carson Ellis. Click here
From Book Riot:
10 Excellent Under-the-Radar YA Fantasy Novels. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
31 YA Books That Want to Be Your Valentine. Click here |
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