Authors & Illustrators Wild About Kidlit!
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CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I love the #kidlit community on social media. Anitra reached out to me in a message and when I checked her out,
Guest Post by Carrie Pearson Back in the (pre-pandemic) day, writers and illustrators used to gather in person for most of our conferences and workshops.
“The first book in a breathless new series, The Davenports offers a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked, while delivering a totally escapist, swoon-worthy read.”
Probably the best YA I read in 2023, INVISIBLE SON, may sound familiar. It was highly recommended by fellow blogger, Laura Fineberg Cooper, in her Writers Rumpus post of November 21, 2023, and appropriately so.
For me, historical events, places, and individuals are enlivened by fictional storylines and characters. These three YA novels are beautifully written, incredibly compelling, deeply revealing, and I guarantee, absolutely unforgettable.
