Show Notes
This week, Erica talks about YA from earlier in 2024 you may have missed and Kelly talks with author Hope Jahren about remixing classic literature for YA readers, writing for multiple audiences, and more.
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Books Discussed Ghost Roast by Shawnee Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, illustrated by Emily Cannon Wander in the Dark by Jumata Emill Blue Period by Tsubasa Yamaguchi, translated by Ajani Oloye One Killer Problem by Justine Pucella Winans Hirayasumi by Keigo Shinzō, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash Adventures of Mary Jane by Hope Jahren Lab Girl and The Story of More by Hope Jahren James by Percival Everett Hope Jahren's website (psst, educators: she does free Zoom visits!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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