Bookstore Removes J.K. Rowling’s Books From Shelves
Left Banks Books in St. Louis, MO, will no longer have shelf space for J.K. Rowling’s books after her continued verbal attacks on transgender people. “‘It’s a time when there’s so much hate in the world, and she’s using her platform to endorse that,’ Kleindienst said. ‘Transgender people are one of the most vulnerable populations.'”
Amazing!
Brit Bennett’s recent release The Vanishing Half–about identical Black twins who take different paths in life, one passing as white– has sold the rights to HBO for a limited series. HBO won in what is claimed to have been an auction with 17 bidders! And yes, this book–and her previous The Mothers–are totally worth fighting over.
So Fun!
Need some fun activities for the kiddos during July? The Story Pirates and Random House Children’s Books have partnered to create Story Pirates Creator Camp! “Each week of our July camp will feature virtual visits from best-selling children’s book authors and illustrators, interactive livestream activities led by the Story Pirates, and a curated book bundle of select titles from the guest authors!” The lineup is amazing and even includes Winnie Cooper (you have to be an old to know this)!