January 25, 2017
An Interview with Len Vlahos, Author of LIFE IN A FISHBOWL --- Guest Post by Teen Board Member Mikenzie R.
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As a Teen Board member, I get to review new YA books before they hit the shelves. This month, I read LIFE IN A FISHBOWL by Len Vlahos. Coincidentally, Len actually owns a bookstore, Tattered Cover, right in my hometown. With the help of Teenreads, I was able to meet Len in person and talk to him about his book, writing history and what it’s like owning a bookstore.
Editorial Content for Our Own Private Universe
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Emma B., Teen Board Member
OUR OWN PRIVATE UNIVERSE is the third book by author Robin Talley. It follows 15-year-old Aki Simon as she spends a summer exploring helping others in Mexico and her sexuality. Set in the present day, the novel allows the reader to see what it is like for people living in less fortunate areas and people struggling with discovering their personal identities. I haven't read any of Talley’s other novels, but I can tell she has a very distinct writing style. Throughout the story the reader gets to watch Aki learn and grow as a person over the course of a summer. Read More
Teaser
No, it isn't that kind of theory. Aki already knows she's bisexual --- even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. Actually, Aki's theory is that she's got only one shot at living an interesting life—and that means she's got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. It's time for her to actually do something. Or at least try.
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No, it isn't that kind of theory. Aki already knows she's bisexual --- even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. Actually, Aki's theory is that she's got only one shot at living an interesting life—and that means she's got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. It's time for her to actually do something. Or at least try.
About the Book
Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. And it's mostly about sex.
No, it isn't that kind of theory. Aki already knows she's bisexual --- even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too.
Actually, Aki's theory is that she's got only one shot at living an interesting life—and that means she's got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. It's time for her to actually do something. Or at least try.
So when Aki and Lori set off on a church youth-group trip to a small Mexican town for the summer and Aki meets Christa --- slightly older, far more experienced --- it seems her theory is prime for the testing.
But it's not going to be easy. For one thing, how exactly do two girls have sex, anyway? And more important, how can you tell if you're in love? It's going to be a summer of testing theories --- and the result may just be love.
Editorial Content for A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies
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Christine M. Irvin
Award-winning author Kathleen Krull gives kids a peek into the varied lives of America's first ladies. She provides short biographical sketches of all the first ladies, starting with Martha Washington and ending with Melania Trump.
Most chapters include at least one insert about important historical women-related events, such as the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 when Edith Wilson was First Lady. Read More
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Find out what our country’s First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House.
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Find out what our country’s First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House.
About the Book
Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award-winner Kathleen Krull is an expert at bringing history to life in her engaging titles and series, including WOMEN WHO BROKE THE RULES, LIVES OF... , GIANTS OF SCIENCE, and A KID'S GUIDE TO AMERICA'S BILL OF RIGHTS. This time, she introduces readers to the women of the White House in A KID'S GUIDE TO AMERICA'S FIRST LADIES! The book includes a section introducing kids to Melania Trump.
Find out what our country’s First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House.
Why did the Patriots love Martha Washington?
What causes did Eleanor Roosevelt support and lead?
What did Jacqueline Kennedy do to establish her legacy long after she left the White House?
How did Hillary Clinton turn her role as First Lady into a political career of her own?
Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement of women’s rights, and humorous illustrations and portraits, Kathleen Krull’s introduction to the First Ladies of the United States brings vividly to life the women to hold the role as they paved the way for American women in times of change.
James Baldwin
Children have never been good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.
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James Baldwin
January 24, 2017
In this newsletter, you will find books releasing the weeks of January 23rd and January 30th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers, along with Bonus News, where we call out a contest, feature or review that we want to let you know about so you have it on your radar.
This week, we are calling attention to our Winter Reading Contests and Feature, which kicked off this week. On select days between now and February 24th at noon ET, we are hosting a series of 24-hour contests spotlighting a book releasing this winter and giving five lucky readers a chance to win it.
Also, we are excited to share that tickets to the Simon & Schuster Book Club Matinee on Saturday, March 11th at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City are now on sale (and selling briskly). Author guests will be Anthony Doerr, Isabel Allende, Lisa See, Lisa Genova, Ruth Ware and Megan Miranda. Full details and a link to order tickets are here.
