True Crime, Low Body Count: “Bloodless” True Crime Stories
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by Kelly
8M ago
I don’t care for true crime. I question some of the drive behind its popularity–it’s got a lot of dead girls and it positions human pain as entertainment–but I also understand why people are drawn to it. The genre has been around for a long time, and it ebbs and wanes in its connection with popular culture. Some works of true crime endure, like In Cold Blood by Truman Capote or Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry’s Helter Skelter, and others are but a flash in the pan. Entire careers have been built in the world of true crime, including staples like Ann Rule. When I say I don’t car ..read more
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When Did Common Sense Media Become The Good Guys?
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by Kelly
9M ago
BookLooks is a Moms for Liberty invention. I broke that story in May 2022, and since then, the group has continued to deny that it is theirs. Too bad the proof is in the screen shots. The “database” of volunteer-generated book reviews aims to become a one stop shop for parents who either want to monitor their children’s reading (because parenting is hard and exhausting and who has the time to read all of the books available in a library) or who would like to be part of a Hate Group’s mission to ban every book that does not align with their right-wing christofascist beliefs. BookLooks is not th ..read more
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Hello! My Name Is In The YA Book Title: 2023 Edition
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by Kelly
1y ago
Over the last several years, the full name as part of a YA book title has been a big trend. It’s one I’ve talked about enjoying before, in part because it makes the title a little bit more memorable–I might not remember the whole title nor whether it begins with an “A” or “The” or “This” or “That,” but chances are I’ll be more likely to remember it’s a book with a specific name in it. This is good service for those who help others find books as well. But much as I enjoy this structure, we may have hit saturation point. I think there’s still something to be said about how it’s especially powerf ..read more
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Early 2023 YA Nonfiction for Your TBR
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by Kelly
1y ago
YA nonfiction continues to be one of the underdogs of the literary world. There are few awards dedicated to honoring the work, and as much as some of us have rallied for Goodreads to make it a category for their annual readers’ choice awards, they haven’t (and I suspect they will not). It also doesn’t get the same social media attention as fiction does. All of that is unfortunate, especially because it is both a growing and wonderful arena of books. We know teens are big nonfiction readers, and books written with them as an audience in mind matters. Because I keep track and read YA nonfiction ..read more
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A Few Brief Reviews
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by Kimberly Francisco
1y ago
I had such good intentions to get back into blogging when I wrote my post back in January, and now it’s been over two months and I’m just getting around to it now. Life happens. The second trimester is over and I’m well into my third (8 months along!), and with it has returned fatigue plus some exciting (read: irritating) new pregnancy symptoms. I’ve been frantically trying to get all my ducks in a row at work so my coworkers aren’t overwhelmed while I’m on maternity leave, plus getting ready for the baby. As I’m sure is typical of first-time parents, I feel like there’s always something else ..read more
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This Week at Book Riot
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by Kelly
1y ago
It’s been quiet here! I plan to get some more posts up shortly, as I’ve got a little break between classes now (and maybe I should write about that?). In the meantime, here are the last two weeks’ worth of Book Riot posts: A look back at vintage teen advice books and the guidance they imparted.   All of your spring 2022 YA paperback releases.   Goods and gifts for grammar nerds.   Badass book stickers for readers.   What are the most popular children’s books in each state? Watch for bad methodology here.   Awesome Greek YA retellings.   And here’s las ..read more
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This Week at Book Riot
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by Kelly
1y ago
Over on Book Riot this week… The most successful book thief in American history.   A deep dive into what soft/quiet censorship is and why right now it’s being done by even those most ardent defenders of intellectual freedom.   On the topic of censorship, here’s last week’s roundup of censorship news, as well as a look at the difference between a book ban, a book challenge, and a curriculum update.   In defense of slow reading.   DIY kits for book lovers, ranging from embroidery to card catalog succulent planters.   And finally, this year’s Summer Scares pic ..read more
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This Week at Book Riot and Around the Web
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by Kelly
1y ago
  Over on Book Riot this week…   How to use FOIA and what you can do with it to uncover local book challenges.   Gender Queer was challenged at the Coppell, Texas, public library. The way the director and his team responded is a template for how all libraries should. It’s an outstanding model to use to prepare.   Libraries in the US are more popular than ever, but library workers still don’t make a living wage.   Sweet celestial bookmarks.   I’ve been around the internet as well!   Over on School Library Journal, how #TikTok is a boon for young ..read more
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Hear Me on WNYC’s On The Media
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by Kelly
1y ago
  No formal post today, as I’m in the midst of catching up on homework for school (I guess I never noted here that I’m going back to school for a second masters–this time in counseling). But last week I had the honor and privilege of being a guest on WNYC’s On The Media podcast as part of a show on book challenges and bans across the country. You can tune in here. If you’ve been looking for resources on managing book challenges and bans, I’ve been writing about tools, resources, and the state of the situation right now. I’ve pulled much of it into a handy and shareable Instagram carousel ..read more
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This Week at Book Riot
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by Kelly
1y ago
Over on Book Riot this week…   Some of the best journalistic nonfiction you can read.   Nostalgic bookish goods, featuring Book It and Reading Rainbow homages and more.   Last week’s censorship news roundup.   ..read more
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