In this late-to-air episode, John talks about romance novels and Black History Month.
Books Mentioned:
Not Your #Lovestory, Heartstopper (GN), Instant Karma, The Life of Frederick Douglass (GN), A Promised Land, Courage to Soar, The Mamba Mentality, Track (series), Long Way Down (and GN), Miles Morales, Stamped
John and Rachel discuss a genre of fiction that’s not quite as boring as it may often seem and sit down with one of the most intriguing guests to date as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month with a distinguished, published poet. Books Mentioned: Salt to the Sea, Valiant, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Dangerous Alliance, Like a Love Story, Lord of the Flies, Jane Eyre, Villette, Falling Hard: 100 Love Poems by Teenagers, Honeybee, Pillow Thoughts, Forever Words ...
John and Rachel put a spotlight on teens’ top book choices and visit with the media specialist at White House Middle School. Stay tuned for books that will get you out of the middle and allow you to vote with confidence. Books Mentioned: With the Fire on High, Frankly in Love, Wayward Son, These Witches Don't Burn, Pumpkinheads (GN), Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me (GN), The Poet X, American Panda, Children of Blood and Bone, Thunderhead, The Cruel Prince, Batman: Nightwalker (GN), The Giver of Stars, Where the Crawdads Sing, Educated, Atomic City Girls, Donald Trump: 45th US President, Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections, Vote for Larry ...
John reviews another book and provides multiple updates from the library. Music Credits Block Party by Bad Snacks 64 Sundays by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Seagull by Everet Almond ...
