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BookExpo 2019: Broadening the Conversation
The notion of “Giving a Voice to the Voiceless” lends itself to a range of interpretations. At today’s stage event of the same name, a range of authors and illustrators will talk about how that guided them in their most recent books.
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BookExpo 2019: Bassey Ikpi Faces the Truth
Ikpi’s memoir, a collection of candid essays that fuse poetry and stream of consciousness, illuminates the Nigerian-American writer’s struggles with bipolar II disorder.
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BookExpo 2019: Susannah Cahalan's Unscientific Method
What do you do when one of your idols turns out to be a fake? How do you reconcile his influence on you, and on the world, with his dishonesty? These questions drive journalist Susannah Cahalan’s forthcoming book 'The Great Pretender' (Grand Central, Nov.).
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BookExpo 2019: Chris Ware Makes Achingly Real Comics
“I want [the drawings] to be as clear and readable as possible so the story can be as tangled and uncertain as life and experience seem to be,” Ware says of 'Rusty Brown,' the comic he has been working on for the past 18 years.
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BookExpo 2019: Shining a Light on Graphic Novels for Kids
Three out of four of this year’s graphic novel buzz selections are aimed at middle grade and teen readers.
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BookExpo 2019: Lupita Nyong’o and The Power of Stars
The theme of beauty shines brightly in Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o’s debut picture book, 'Sulwe' (S&S, Oct.), illustrated by Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of 'Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.'
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BookExpo 2019: Eoin Colfer Keeps It All in the Family
In 2001, Eoin Colfer introduced criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl to young readers, who were thrilled to make his acquaintance.
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BookExpo 2019: Max Brooks Knows How to Win the Game of Thrones
Brooks thinks 'Game of Thrones' reminds us of mistaken military assumptions after the Cold War ended.
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BookExpo 2019: Much A-Buzz About Middle Grade
Middle grade authors and editors will have a chance to shine today at the Meet Middle Grade Buzz Authors and the Middle Grade Editors’ Buzz panels, both moderated by Emily Hall of Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo.
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BookExpo 2019: Bob Shea and Zachariah OHora
Bob Shea and Zachariah OHora talk about collaborating on 'Who Wet My Pants?' (Little, Brown, Sept.), a tale of blame, empathy, and forgiveness.
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BookExpo 2019: Spotlight on Picture Books
What promises to be a picture-perfect annual BookExpo event makes its debut today. During the “New Picture Book Showcase,” eight authors and illustrators will share their most recent contributions to the genre in a panel moderated by Sarah Enni, host of the 'First Draft' podcast.
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BookExpo 2019: John Cena Revs Up for Elbow Grease’s Return
With his sonorous voice and stately stature, wrestler, actor, and rapper John Cena has long been a commanding presence in multiple entertainment venues.
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BookExpo 2019: YA Buzz Authors Take Center Stage
The authors of this year’s YA buzz titles share the stories behind their books.
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BookExpo 2019: Tomi Adeyemi Keeps Fantasy Real
With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi’s debut novel, 'Children of Blood and Bone,' the first book in her West African–inspired YA trilogy, the Legacy of Orïsha, was thrust into the limelight.
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BookExpo 2019: J.J. and Chris Grabenstein Collaborate to Mark Individuality
“I’ve written 58 books and J.J. always reads them first,” says Chris Grabenstein, who refers to his wife, J.J., as his “secret weapon.” That will change this fall when J.J.’s name appears alongside his on their debut middle grade novel, 'Shine!' (Random House, Nov.).
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BookExpo 2019: Da Chen On Sibling Survival
Da Chen’s 'Girl Under a Red Moon' (Scholastic, Sept.) brings his family’s experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution into clear view for young readers.
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BookExpo 2019: Celebrating Real-Life and Fictional Sisterhood
Though Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush have lived their entire lives in the spotlight, they first became literary luminaries in 2017, with the publication of their bestselling joint memoir, 'Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.'
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BookExpo 2019: With Talk of Hope, Sonia Sotomayor Walks Among Her Readers
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor came down from the stage and walked among the tables at her BookExpo appearance Thursday evening.
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BookExpo 2019: The Glorious Glamour of the Supremes
Mary Wilson, alongside Diana Ross and Flo Ballard, was one of the founding members of the Supremes, Motown’s leading act of the 1960s, who were as famous for their endless stream of #1 hits as they were for their dazzling costumes.
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BookExpo 2019: Hachette Audio Turns 25
Hachette Audio is celebrating its silver anniversary in June to coincide with National Audiobook Month.
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