In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke and The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller. Then Mel celebrates the birthday and work of author Judith Viorst.

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Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke

The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller

Podcast: Jamaica: Let’s Get Together and Feel All Right

Video: Christina Cooke reads from Broughtupsy

Christina Cooke website

SSoP review: Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi

Video: Alexander 1990 animated special

NPR: For 50 years, Alexander’s been having terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days

NPR: ‘Nearing 90,’ Judith Viorst Says She’s Never Been Happier

Video: Scholastic interview with Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst’s Decades

Podcast: The Other F Word with Judith Viorst

Transcript of this episode.

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