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Books On Botox: Venturing into the Made Up Worlds of The School for Good Mothers & I Am Smoke


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What does it take to be a "good" mother?

Join us as we dive into the dystopian world of Jessamine Chan's  The School for Good Mothers, and talk about her take on the destructive nature of the idea of perfect motherhood. This novel illustrates how an everyday, normal thing like motherhood can be pushed to the limits of imagination and become something terrifying.

We venture into a different realm with Henry Herz's nonfiction picture book, I Am Smoke, and examine how this mesmerizing book entertains and educates by taking the unique approach of telling the story from the point of view of smoke.

And yes, we do take a mini left turn into celebrity authors and whether they are taking resources from other writers and ultimately, not earning it back.

This week's Hot Tip is - lean into being educated about publishing and save yourself from potential stress and hardship later!




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