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We discuss Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, an indigenous apocalyptic YA novel. This book features a found family we loved, a great masculine coming of age plot, lots of native history and culture, and a heavy focus on the violence indigenous people have and continue to face. ~~~~ for transcripti…

We talk to A.J. Sass about Ana on the Edge, writing, skating, and life in general. There’s a lot that might surprise you! ~~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and our Spotify book playlist: https://linktr.ee/some_old_some_debut

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! In this episode we discuss A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll. This MG follows Addie, an autistic protagonist, who is overwhelmed with empathy when she hears about all the witches burned in her town years ago, and knows there should be a memorial to make it right. The o…

We discuss Joan He’s latest novel, The Ones We’re Meant to Find, an apocalyptic Sci-fi YA that follows two sisters, separated and searching for one another as the world crumbles. If you’re a fan of sibling relationships and big twists, this one is for you! ~~~~ for transcriptions, social media, and…