. Algonquin Books, 2011.
The works of this award-winning poet and novelist are rich with the language and influences of two cultures: those of the Dominican Republic of her childhood and the America of her youth and adulthood. They have shaped her writing just as they have shaped her life. In these seventy-five autobiographical poems, Alvarez’s clear voice sings out in every line. Here, in the middle of her life, she looks back as a way of understanding and celebrating the woman she has become.
Boyce, Jo Ann Allen, and Debbie Levy.
This Promise of Change
. Bloomsbury USA, 2019.
In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen-year-old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into ange
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.
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1. February 14 is going to be a very “good day” for Irish-born director John Moore. The Dundalk, Louth native – who has directed thrillers such as Behind Enemy Lines (2001), The Omen (2006) and Max Payne (2008) – has directed the latest installment in Bruce Willis’ storied and lucrative Die Hard franchise. The title? A Good Day to Die Hard. This is the fifth film to feature Willis as beleaguered former New York City cop John McClane. This time around, McClane has to track down his son in Russia, where the boy has gotten himself into some trouble. Once in Moscow, McClane becomes ensnared in a terrorist plot. Expect lots of jump-cutting and swift action from Moore, who has made a name for himself as a top-flight director of thrilling scenes.
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Superheroes are inescapable on the big screen, and they’ve dominated comics for more than half a century. But what about those of us who just can’t get enough prose? Where’s the long-form fiction aficionado supposed to get their daily dose of superhero?
When I was doing research for my own upcoming superhero novel, I found that fortunately for us publishing is catching up with the rest of our hero-obsessed pop culture universe. And the best thing about getting your superheroes in novel form is the opportunity to dive into our costumed faves’ psyches.