Erica shares a few new books to start the month off with. Then, we revisit a great past episode where Kelly and Erica discuss the first book of the super-popular 1980s/1990s series Sweet Valley High. We also find out who is more of a Jessica/Elizabeth.

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News:

Graphic novels are booming in popularity. It’s changing children’s relationship with books

LA Book Prize finalists announced

Books Discussed:

Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams

The Glittering Edge by Alyssa Villaire

Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala

Salvación by Sandra Proudman

Double Love (Sweet Valley High No. 1) by Francine Pascal

From the ghostwriter

On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia

The Apothecary Diaries, Vol. 11 by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Nekokurage, translated by Julie Goniwich

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