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Witness: An Interview with Co-Anthologists Ari Tison and Ty Chapman
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Witness: An Interview with Co-Anthologists Ari Tison and Ty Chapman

Witness: Poems to Address the Past, Present, and Future of Policing is a wide-ranging collection that sprung from a simple invitation to share stories. It includes contributions from nearly forty poets, including Ada Limón, Jason Reynolds, Erin Entrada Kelly, Danez Smith, and Amanda Gorman. It explores experiences and emotions related to policing and over-policing by […]Read more "Witness: An Interview with Co-Anthologists Ari Tison and Ty Chapman"
Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin

Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin

Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. In the new picture book biography, Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs, inspiring poems and bold art introduce young readers to […]Read more "Revolutions Are Made of Love: An Interview with Authors Mélina Mangal and Sun Yung Shin"
Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz
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Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz

In Lullabies for the Insomniacs: A Memoir in Verse, Ella Grace Foutz weaves an intimate and gripping chronicle of her experience with mental illness. Amidst the turbulence of manic and depressive episodes, often accompanied by insomnia, she relentlessly pursues stability and self-understanding. Balancing poignancy with moments of levity, Foutz invites the reader along for her […]Read more "Lullabies for the Insomniacs: An Interview with Author Ella Grace Foutz"
We Are the Scrappy Ones: An Interview with Illustrator Kirbi Fagan
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We Are the Scrappy Ones: An Interview with Illustrator Kirbi Fagan

We Are the Scrappy Ones by Rebekah Taussig is an anthem of belonging, celebrating the wide range of disabled children and affirming their worth, just as they are. Luminous illustrations by Kirbi Fagan portray a diverse cast of characters living, learning, and playing. Settle in for a warm, joy-filled book that celebrates and affirms disabled […]Read more "We Are the Scrappy Ones: An Interview with Illustrator Kirbi Fagan"
And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro
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And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro

Step into the whimsical and thought-provoking world of And, Too, the Fox, the stunning new poetry picture book by US Poet Laureate Ada Limón and celebrated illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro. Known for her bold, nature-inspired artwork, Gaby D’Alessandro takes us on a visual journey that blurs the line between poetry and storytelling. In this exclusive interview, […]Read more "And, Too, the Fox: An Interview with Illustrator Gaby D’Alessandro"

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