The Writing Barn Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Judy BlumeSpeaking of banned books… We’re so excited about this upcoming documentary on Judy Blume. Happy International Women’s Month. ❤️ https://t.co/1qhM2ZaV9U
Paperback, 2024
$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Hate U Give
Angie ThomasWhere to purchase: Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June: https://t.co/ySiaW3ZuIx The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: https://t.co/ZByRchrbK4 King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender: https://t.co/6DZGHgvOLp
Paperback, Large Print, 2022
$15.99Member price:$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Country of Origin
Dalia AzimAustin-based writer @DaliaAzim's debut novel, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, is officially out today! Dalia might be coming to a bookstore near you, including BookPeople on 4/19. Check out the dates below for details and purchase the book here: https://t.co/c3GekUcUcQ https://t.co/6q3GPUiJug
Paperback, 2022
$16.95Member price:$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Manatee Summer
Evan GriffithOur incredible Youth Programming Specialist, @Evan_Griffith, at The Texas Book Festival this past weekend! 👏🏽 Y’all be sure to snag a copy of MANATEE SUMMER if you haven’t already: https://t.co/d5DOlNLQ0N https://t.co/svdvBm6WrY
Paperback, 2023
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Nell Plants a Tree
Anne WynterAuthor and former WSS writer Anne Wynter has revealed the gorgeous cover of her new book NELL PLANTS A TREE! This stunning, poetic picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the living center of a loving, intergenerational Black family. https://t.co/EXKuXteygk
Hardcover, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Up and Adam
Debbie ZapataBooks to Celebrate! Join us for these FREE Virtual Picture Book launches for “UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW” by @JenniferWolfKam (5/1) & “UP AND ADAM” by @debbieazapata (5/7)✨ Register here: https://t.co/ELu4cWe2ED https://t.co/YTCbSLN4Oe
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sometimes Brave
Trista WilsonChild of the Flower Song People by @GloriaAmescua: https://t.co/X6hLPRPapA Every Body in the Red Brick Building by Anne Wynter: https://t.co/hR1NnYDGAR Sometimes Brave by Trista Wilson: https://t.co/pcyaZ2vHed
Paperback, 2020
$9.95Member price:$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Gender Queer: A Memoir
Maia KobabeWe love reading banned books, so one of interns read the most banned book in the US. 📖 WB Intern Kate Dowdy shares her thoughts on Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe here: https://t.co/TlYI3P8HV4
Paperback, 2019
$24.99Member price:$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire Sáenz“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Dante and Ari, two polar opposites, develop a bond that teaches them truths about their lives and helps them define the people they want to be. Recommended by @RainbowAlex https://t.co/EmCzB0jGaC
Paperback, 2014
$14.99Member price:$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Identify Yourself with a Wound
Kb BrookinsHappy Sunday! Sunday means another Pride Month author highlight🏳️🌈 KB Brookins (they/them) How to Identify Yourself with a Wound is a beautiful story about self-discovery and the other added emotions along with one's identity. https://t.co/402B1hnSLn
Paperback, 2022
$12.95Member price:$6.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book