I’ve been a huge fan of author Samantha Mabry since her first novel, A FIERCE AND SUBTLE POISON, which is a reimagining of Hawthorne’s Rappaccini’s Daughter. Her writing is fierce and original, sitting...
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Features, Kids ArticleMar 14th 2020We give out a LOT of bookmarks here at Brazos, and we are always looking for new ideas for their design. This spring we’re asking kids to lend their artistic expertise to our annual Bookmark Contest! Download the...
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Callender's latest novel is genuine, complex, and vital. King explores grief and identity and is the perfect hero for anyone looking for the courage and support to be themself.
This adorable tween read by Austin author Jo Whittemore first came out as COLONIAL MADNESS and now has been re-released in paper back with a new, more inviting title and a fresh cover that reflects what a fun, fun read it is! Booklist calls ME & MOM Gilmore Girls meets WESTING GAME and I agree. I adore this lively, humorous story of Tori Porter and her mom, who embark on a crazy 'live as they did in Colonial times' adventure in order to inherit a fortune from an eccentric relative.
National Book Award Finalist Erika L. Sánchez has written a protagonist so relatable that it almost hurts. Julia is constantly compared to her sister Olga, even more so after Olga dies in a tragic accident. As the family starts to put themselves back together, Julia starts to learn about herself and about Olga. Her sister may not have been as perfect as she once believed....
