Author Archives: Julie

Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change by Ben Austen Correction is a sorely needed look at the current criminal justice system and how the idea of reform has gone by the wayside, in favor of mere retribution. Millions … Continue reading →

These two upcoming novels for Middle Grade readers are amazing examples of how kids can fight for justice! The first book I would like to talk about is called Free Period by Ali Terese. Two goofy prankster friends broke the … Continue reading →

Where You See Yourself is an upcoming YA book that is so amazing that I read the whole thing in a day (very rare for me). It has a lot in common with other teen books: girl crushes on boy, … Continue reading →

This book is, quite simply, encompassing and amazing. I can’t think of any topic remotely related to health that did not make it into this book. I have loved all of Mate’s books so far, and this one I am … Continue reading →

Pomegranate is the story of a woman’s journey once she is released from prison, which is affected by her Blackness and her Queerness. Ranita, a former addict, tries to work recovery principles in her life while moving on from her … Continue reading →

Summer will be here soon enough (even if it was below freezing last night), so I have been reading some books that are coming out this summer. What’s Coming to Me is my favorite so far. This is a YA … Continue reading →

I hope that everybody is having a nice, healthy new year so far. I would like to sing the praises of a book that just came out – Soberful, by Veronica Valli. When I read this book, I was not … Continue reading →

Those Kids From Fawn Creek by Erin Entrada Kelly (Out 3/8/22) This book, for the middle grade age range, is about a class of twelve in a tiny Louisiana town, and their reactions when a thirteenth class member arrives in … Continue reading →