![]() ![]() It was impossible to guess all the myriad places, both literally and not, that these queens took me. "Besides the fact that this book was insanely funny, it was also dramatic, and action-packed with an exciting and intriguing plot. He managed to find the perfect balance between humor, adventure, but also romance that is, surprisingly, part of the bundle as well. The author is for sure a very skilled writer. "Oh, what to say about this book other than it is totally insane! I found myself laughing at every single page due to the charismatic personalities of the main characters, but also due to the adventurous situations they found themselves in. The action in the novel is stunningly fast paced, the dialogue clever, and the characters simply hysterical!" - Joyfully Jay "Queens of the Apocalypse was one part tongue-in-cheek humor, one part sweet romance, and one part paranormal free for all. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() I really liked Dave and Billy from the moment I first met them in the coffee shop, as Dave is eyeballing “The Basket” of rainbow condoms sitting on the counter. On Dave’s first day of school, he meets Billy Henderson, a computer geek, and quickly these two become best friends. Even though Dave’s family still loves him, they felt it was safer for him to live with his cool Aunt Lisa in a more gay friendly city than to take another chance that he be seriously hurt by the small minded homophobes who lurk in his small, Podunk town. I love her style of writing and love where her stories take my imagination, so with this in mind, when I first spotted Coffee Shops and Condoms, with its unusual title…well, I just had to give it a read.Īfter coming out, Dave Preston has been relocated to Asheville, North Carolina. Review: I consider Eden Winters one of my favorite authors. Blurb: Two teenaged boys, an unlimited supply of condoms, and too much time on their hands. ![]() ![]() ![]() This beautiful book is a smart and useful companion for garden starters. Like the best nonfiction books for children, they are equally at home being read to a child on a parents lap as they are in a classroom reading circle.īACKYARD GARDEN INSPIRATION: Families and schools have embraced the fun of designing and planting gardens and witnessing the amazing work of nature first-hand. This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate. ![]() PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN READERS: Poetic in voice and elegant in design, each volume in this unique series of nature book for kids is sure to inspire lively questions and observations from young listeners. Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these garden wonders through watercolor illustrations that bring to life nature landscapes filled with seeds, flowers, plants, leaves, and trees.Ī NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: From tiny redwood seeds to giant coconut seeds, from bright red-orange mountain laurel seeds to pods of fluffy milkweed, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration in this fascinating picture book. Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston, A Seed is Sleepy introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts. Will encourage kids to wonder." Booklist "A beautifully illustrated introduction to an aspect of the natural world. From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Butterfly is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. ![]() ![]() However, her story takes an intriguing turn when she comes face to face with her brother on the battlefield five years on from his death. It is also clear that she has suffered a great deal in her life, with the loss of her mother and brother years ago leaving wounds that cannot be healed. Fiercely loyal to her Aska clansmen, Eelyn is trained to kill, and her life is brutal, with her being forced to fight and do what is necessary to survive. I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of this book which is a Viking inspired young adult fantasy story which introduces readers to a strong protagonist who has spent her life fighting…ĭespite being only seventeen years old, Eelyn has been raised to be a warrior, and from the opening pages we see that this is something she is efficient as, as we get an introduction to the battle she faces. ![]() This month marks the UK publication of Sky In The Deep, the bestselling novel by Adrienne Young. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Glass is Redemption’s aunt (Hibiscus’ wife).Pet is the creature conjured in a painting by Jam after she cut herself.Jam is supported and loved by her family and community. A 15-year-old Black trans girl, she is selectively nonverbal. ![]() ![]() Pet informs Jam that it is here to hunt a monster living in Lucille. One day, Jam trips and falls onto her mother's painting (a type of assemblage with sharp objects incorporated within.) Jam's blood releases the creature that her mother painted: Pet. Lucille is a type of utopia its official historical record saw angels defeating monsters. Jam is a teen girl living in Lucille, a town in the US. We are each other’s magnitude and bond") is a quote from Gwendolyn Brooks' ode to Paul Robeson. The town's creed ("We are each other’s harvest. Lucille, the setting of the novel, was inspired by settings that Toni Morrison used in her fiction. To them, including a Black trans girl character who was supported by her parents and community - and who goes on adventures but is not in serious danger - was particularly important. With Pet, Emezi focused on writing the book they wanted to read while they were growing up. It was followed by a prequel Bitter, released in 2022. Pet is a 2019 young adult fantasy/ speculative fiction novel by Nigerian non-binary author Akwaeke Emezi. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She briefly caught sight of her benefactor at the orphanage and knows that he is tall, so she addresses her letters to him as Daddy-Long-Legs. Judy’s letters over the course of her four years at college are delightful. Her anonymous benefactor expects her to become a writer and the only thing he asks of Judy is that she write to him of her experiences once a month. When Judy is given the opportunity to go to college by one of the orphanage’s benefactors, she leaps at the chance. The story is told in letter form written by an orphan, Jerusha, or Judy as she wants to be known, who at the start of the story is 17 years old. As it is a plot spoiler, I’ll give you fair warning before I talk about this. I was charmed by this story as an adult, although I have one very large reservation. I’m not sure why I never read Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster as a child, it would have been right up my alley. ![]() ![]() ![]() how doing stand-up comedy became an important part of her healing process and.why Chanel Miller learned about the details of her assault through a news article.In so doing, she shed light on other women’s experiences of sexual assault and the way that the US court system lets them down. In the blinks that follow, you will get a personal look into the life of a formidable woman and artist who endured a terrible assault and made it her mission to find a way to heal. Instead of being seen as her own person, she had to stand quietly by while the press and defense lawyers decided how to portray her. During the long court battle against college student Brock Turner, she was referred to as “Emily Doe,” “the victim,” or worse, “Brock Turner’s victim,” as if she somehow belonged to her rapist. When Chanel Miller stood up against the man who sexually assaulted her, she discovered how profoundly disempowering it was to lose her real name. What’s it like to be at the center of a widely publicized rape trial and, at the same time, have no one know who you really are? What’s in it for me? Learn about a courageous woman’s fight for justice. ![]() ![]() Drawing parallels between her own experience and the structural mistreatment of women in the court system, she explains what made her determined to share her story and empower other survivors. In Know My Name (2019), Chanel Miller presents her side of what happened when she was sexually assaulted by Stanford student Brock Turner and forced to endure a long and traumatizing trial in the public eye. ![]() ![]() The imagery of death is present from the very beginning, from the physical to spiritual aspect of it. Word on my tomb does not spell doom.” Death His songs are shown from the beginning, and they are a driving force of the novel, showing hints, revealing the conflicts Fabiola will find herself in and choices she will have to make. Papa Legba is a spirit guide protecting the home and waiting for Fabiola to give her guidance to save the family. The reveal to her that he was outside their home signing as long as they can remember. Papa Legba or Bad Leg is a constant presence in the lives of Fabiola’s family. “Death parked itself on that corner of American and Joy, some days as still as stone, other days singing cautionary songs and delivering telltale riddles, waiting for the day when one girl would ask to open the gates to the other side.” Papa Legba’s song Fabiola is described as a link to the spiritual world and the one who will open the doors to it. Papa Legba is shown directly guiding her, leaving signs and doors to open for her, and every one of her choices leads to another sacrifice. ![]() ![]() The imagery of doors being opened is present throughout the novel, and it represents choices Fabiola has to make and things she has to leave behind. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Is it possible to find 'The Sun Country' on earth? The existence of the Turks who do not interfere with the freedom of thought and conscience makes me believe that "at least tomorrow" such a country will exist, since there is a nation, which does not imprison or chain love for the truth?Why should a 'Sun Country' be a reality tomorrow, a country where only the truth, justice and freedom reigns?" "I long for a 'Sun Country.' There should be no nights in this country and the people should not know what the concept of darkness means. ![]() Here is the English version with the proper credit: Pretty soon the saying will belong to M.Kemal Ataturk. This is one of the side effects of the cyberspace. ![]() I see this saying in many Turkish Web sites. Madem ki düşünceyi zindana koymayan, hakikat sevgisini zincire vurmayan bir millet, o cesur ve adil Türkler var üzerinde yalnız hakikatin, adaletin ve hürriyetin hüküm sürdüğü bir 'Güneş İlke' yarın neden vücud bulmasın?" "Ne Mutlu Turkum Diyene" M.Kemal Ataturk. "Yeryüzünde bir 'Güneş İlke' bulmak mümkün mü? Fikir hürriyetine, dil hürriyetine, din ve vicdan hürriyetine ilişmeyen Türklerin varlığı hiç olmazsa yarın böyle bir ülkenin var olacağını bana inandırıyor. ![]() |