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Wildfire: An Interview with Authors Ferin Davis Anderson and Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Author Interviews

Wildfire: An Interview with Authors Ferin Davis Anderson and Stephanie Sammartino McPherson

Wildfire is a natural process that takes place in forests and grasslands all over the world. Although commonly seen as destructive and deadly, fire is a necessary part of ecosystems; they refresh the land and allow for new plant growth. Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire examines how Indigenous people, farmers, and forestry departments […]Read more "Wildfire: An Interview with Authors Ferin Davis Anderson and Stephanie Sammartino McPherson"
Pigeons at War: An Interview with Author Connie Goldsmith
Author Interviews

Pigeons at War: An Interview with Author Connie Goldsmith

Pigeons were the unsung heroes of both world wars. In Pigeons at War: How Avian Heroes Changed History by Connie Goldsmith, readers discover how these unassuming birds were crucial to communications between Allied troops. When phone, radio, and telegraph lines were cut or officers needed to send top secret messages, pigeons delivered information from the […]Read more "Pigeons at War: An Interview with Author Connie Goldsmith"
Lifting Diverse Voices – Free Webinar

Lifting Diverse Voices – Free Webinar

Are your teen readers interested in social justice? Are they connecting to the nonfiction content they’re reading? Join moderator Cicely Lewis and authors Talia Aikens-Nuñez, Lars Ortiz, and Dr. Artika Tyner as they discuss three fascinating YA books featuring authentic voices and hidden figures in history, which are sure to inspire discussion and action. Read […]Read more "Lifting Diverse Voices – Free Webinar"