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Naomi Benaron on novels of witness

At this year’s Southern Festival of Books, I had the privilege of interviewing Naomi Benaron, author of Running the Rift, a lyrical novel about a young Tutsi man who wants to run in the Olympics. Benaron’s book bravely confronts the … Continue reading

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Teen books that you need to read

There are plenty of young adult books that have crossover appeal—particularly those with adventure and romance. But there are too many adult readers who pass over the best of teen lit because of the “YA” label. Do yourself a favor—ignore … Continue reading

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