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Aftercare Instructions: Bonnie Pipkin Discusses Her New YA Novel with Estelle Laure
The ParnassusNext YA subscription box selection this month is Aftercare Instructions, the debut YA novel by Bonnie Pipkin. The story centers on a girl named Genesis, who is abandoned by her boyfriend at a Planned Parenthood immediately following an abortion, and her ensuing journey of self-discovery. Fellow YA author Estelle Laure (This Raging Light, But Then I Came Back) interviewed Pipkin about the soul of the book and its subject matter — a topic that’s often hard for people to talk about. Read the rest of this entry »
More Summer Reading (The Fun Kind) for Young Book-Lovers
Summer necessities:
– Popsicles
– Shade
– Something good to read Read the rest of this entry »
14 Books to Keep Young Readers Happily Busy (For at Least a Few Days)
If you’ve got voracious young readers in your house, you may already be looking to refresh their stack of summer reads. And if you have not-so-voracious readers? Well, maybe they just haven’t met the right book yet. Either way, now’s the perfect time to look into the latest favorites from our kid-lit specialists. Here are a few — and we’d love for you to stop by so we can show you more! Read the rest of this entry »
Our New Favorites for Young Readers, From Babies to Teens (Plus the Latest ParnassusNext Pick!)
Are the young readers in your life claiming “nothing to read”? Do you need a perfect baby shower gift or birthday present for a grade-schooler or teen? Would you perhaps just like an excuse to come browse the darling titles on the shelves of our children’s section? Come on over — we’ve got you covered. Read the rest of this entry »
12 Reasons to Get Excited: New Releases, Autographs, and Events for YA-Lovers and Young Readers
Looking for a book that’ll blow your mind (in a good way)? Check out the latest ParnassusNext pick, selected by our manager of books for young readers, Stephanie: Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t Panic, Parents: Great Spring Break Reading for Kids and Teens
Whether you’re headed out of town or hunkering down for a restful staycation, there’s bound to come a time when someone says, “I’m bored.” That’s where these books come in. Stop by the store or place your order online (just click the title of any book on the list), and we’ll get you all set up for a week off school. Read the rest of this entry »
30+ Books to Make Your Days Different
In honor of the many exciting author events on the Parnassus calendar this month, we’ve borrowed a title for the theme of our November book picks: Today Will Be Different. Read the rest of this entry »
