Author: Molly Wetta

Feminist gemini vegetarian librarian.

Conversations about Race in YA literature

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I’ve seen a few conversations going on this week about the frequency and way in which race is portrayed in young adult literature. I think it’s great that this discussion is taking place. The first is part of a larger topic that effects the literature community: the adoption of Common Core standards.  Now that much… Continue reading Conversations about Race in YA literature

Ghosts and Serial Killers: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

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Paper Valentine was one of my most anticipated reads of January 2013. When I first read the blurb for Brenna Yovanoff’s book, it appealed to me more than The Space Between, which I liked, an Th e Replacement, which I haven’t gotten around to reading yet but plan to some day. The city of Ludlow is gripped by the hottest July… Continue reading Ghosts and Serial Killers: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

Looking Back on 2012 Releases in Young Adult Literature

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I’m working on my reading goals for 2013. I want to do a balance of 2012 titles I missed (and I am going by calendar year, not publishing year), older books that I’ve never gotten around to reading, and newly published books I’m excited about or on the fence about. Part of that is looking… Continue reading Looking Back on 2012 Releases in Young Adult Literature

Book Review:Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy

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I have two best girl friends. One has been my partner-in-crime since first grade when we bucked the system and did our color by number worksheets in jewel tones instead of primary colors per the instructions, and the other joined us in high school and proved it was totally possible for the captain of the… Continue reading Book Review:Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy

Fantasy Favorites: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

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Some novels are just not for everyone, and that’s okay. If everyone liked the same books, a lot of authors would be out of work (and book clubs would be boring). I’d read great reviews of The Lumatere Chronicles by Melina Marchetta, but two other librarians I work with gave it a big thumbs down, so… Continue reading Fantasy Favorites: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta