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The Last Fallen Star review is a spoiler-free discussion of what you can expect from the first Gifted Clans novel by Graci Kim.
As always, the Rick Riordan Presents imprint has bestowed upon us another spectacular novel, and this time it’s about the hidden world of Korean witches in Los Angeles.
Graci Kim does a fantastic job of introducing this magical new world to readers of all ages, and I’m so excited to see what comes next.
‘The Last Fallen Star’ review
The worldbuilding in
The Last Fallen Star is something truly special. It’s a lot to take in if you’re not already familiar with Korean mythology, but the author does an exceptional job of laying it all out before you. Each clan has a defined purpose, and it’s thrilling to see how they all work together.
YALLWEST 2021 in Photos Apr 29, 2021
Following the inaugural YALLSTAYHOME in 2020, YALLWEST 2021 continued the virtual festivities, accumulating two million impressions across social media with more than 50,000 people partaking in special events and giveaways, culminating in a full day of panels on Saturday, April 24. The 100 featured YA authors presented to thousands of readers from more than 100 countries. Signed books by participating authors were available via Blue Bicycle Books. We’ve gathered some highlights from the festival.
YALLWEST founders Margaret Stohl (top r.) and Melissa de la Cruz (bottom l.), middle grade author Raphael Simon (bottom r.), and festival producer Shane Pangburn (top l.) introduced the event.
Apr 29, 2021
Here we round up new and forthcoming children’s titles including a story about a streaking toddler, a picture book that explains privilege, an illustrated ode to change, a book about dog and cat neighbors at odds, and more.
Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown. Little, Brown, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-20064-6. First establishing his protagonist’s delight in zooming around the house “naked and wild and free,” Brown (
The Wild Robot) shows Fred striking one joyful pose after another. But when Fred ends up in a magical place his parents’ closet getting dressed becomes irresistible.
Race Cars: A Children’s Book About White Privilege by Jenny Devenny. Frances Lincoln, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-7112-6290-4. Edited by diversity and inclusion expert Charnaie Gordon, this narrative, an extended metaphor about two race cars, introduces white privilege and systemic prejudice to young readers. Social worker Devenny offers an easily digestible resource that could benefit those
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Jan 29, 2021
Helped by big gains in downloadable audio sales, overall sales of audiobooks posted eight consecutive years of double-digit increases through 2019, according to the Audio Publishers Association’s annual sales survey (conducted by independent research firm InterQ). And 2020 looks like it will have a similarly sunny result. In its monthly StatShot report, the Association of American Publishers said sales of downloadable audio from trade publishers were up 15.2% through the first 11 months of the year over the same period in 2019, offsetting declines in the much smaller physical audio market. Downloadable audio found more of a home at independent bookstores last year, with Libro.fm reporting that the number of units sold through indies in 2020 jumped by 200% over 2019.