Rachel
@recitrachel.bsky.social
yallwest | yallfest (book festival producer)
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Read Rec Rachel: Books to Rec and Read for Recc-ers and Readers Dealing with Burnout
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Read Rec Rachel: Books to Rec and Read for Recc-ers and Readers Dealing with Burnout
It’s May! Summer Reading is almost upon us, the birds are chirping (probably), and some of our brains need some shuteye. I wasn’t sure who that last one could possibly be referring to other than the f...
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May 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Read Rec Rachel: Books to Rec and Read for Recc-ers and Readers Dealing with Burnout
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🚨Have you heard?!?🚨 The YALLWEST 2025 author list is LIVE!!! Check it out at yallwest.com/authors!
Who are you excited to see?!? 👀📚
P.S. More announcements to come! Stay tuned!
#yallwest #yabooks #authors #booklovers
Who are you excited to see?!? 👀📚
P.S. More announcements to come! Stay tuned!
#yallwest #yabooks #authors #booklovers
March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚨Have you heard?!?🚨 The YALLWEST 2025 author list is LIVE!!! Check it out at yallwest.com/authors!
Who are you excited to see?!? 👀📚
P.S. More announcements to come! Stay tuned!
#yallwest #yabooks #authors #booklovers
Who are you excited to see?!? 👀📚
P.S. More announcements to come! Stay tuned!
#yallwest #yabooks #authors #booklovers
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This is ethnic cleansing
Trump just said he’s calling for the full forcible transfer of all 1.8 million Gazans out of the strip and says “The US will take over the Gaza Strip”
February 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This is ethnic cleansing
One of my fave MG series !!!
I have a middle grade trilogy, THE VANQUISHERS, available now! With this news of Buffy getting a sequel series it feels like a good time to tell you I couldn’t have put this story together without having been a Buffy stan for all these years.
More info: www.kalynnbayron.com/the-vanquish...
More info: www.kalynnbayron.com/the-vanquish...
February 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
One of my fave MG series !!!
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It's the official publication day for The Black Fantastic. The future is here, and it's Black AF #BlackSky #SFF
www.loa.org/books/the-bl...
www.loa.org/books/the-bl...
February 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It's the official publication day for The Black Fantastic. The future is here, and it's Black AF #BlackSky #SFF
www.loa.org/books/the-bl...
www.loa.org/books/the-bl...
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"No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights.”
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
February 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights.”
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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BREAKING: Major publishers, alongside the Authors Guide, bestselling authors, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Idaho's draconian book ban bill, claiming First and Fourteenth Amendment violations.
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
Publishers, Authors Guild, and More File Lawsuit Against Idaho's Discriminatory Book Banning Bill
Plaintiffs claim that Idaho's HB 710, implemented last summer, violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
bookriot.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: Major publishers, alongside the Authors Guide, bestselling authors, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Idaho's draconian book ban bill, claiming First and Fourteenth Amendment violations.
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
bookriot.com/idaho-hb710-...
It took me lots and lots of time but I did finally finish my Best of 2024 posts with my Adult Books list!
75 of my favorites that pubbed last year
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
75 of my favorites that pubbed last year
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
The 75 Best Adult Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
It’s my final post of Best of 2024, and this time I’m talking about adult books! This is the first year ever that I’ve read more adult books than YA books (I still read more YA books than likely anyon...
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February 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It took me lots and lots of time but I did finally finish my Best of 2024 posts with my Adult Books list!
75 of my favorites that pubbed last year
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
75 of my favorites that pubbed last year
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
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Thank you to @everylibrary.bsky.social for creating a legislation tracker for the 26 book banning bills already up for 2025.
Check this list to see if your state is on it, and if it is then use the @5calls.org app to call your state reps to yell about it.
www.everylibrary.org/billtracking...
Check this list to see if your state is on it, and if it is then use the @5calls.org app to call your state reps to yell about it.
www.everylibrary.org/billtracking...
Legislation of Concern in 2025
www.everylibrary.org
January 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you to @everylibrary.bsky.social for creating a legislation tracker for the 26 book banning bills already up for 2025.
Check this list to see if your state is on it, and if it is then use the @5calls.org app to call your state reps to yell about it.
www.everylibrary.org/billtracking...
Check this list to see if your state is on it, and if it is then use the @5calls.org app to call your state reps to yell about it.
www.everylibrary.org/billtracking...
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Two small groups bent on the removal and relocation of 14 LGBTQ+ books have turned working at the Alpena Public Library in northern Michigan a living hell–and now, two of those book banners have been appointed to that library's board.
bookriot.com/alpena-publi...
bookriot.com/alpena-publi...
“Hopefully, we can sit together and discuss what we consider is appropriate”: Inside Two Years of Nonstop Hell for Alpena Public Library
Destruction of US public libraries may start with complaints over books, but that's not the end goal. Alpena Public Library is now the tool of those book banners and serves as a stark warning of what'...
bookriot.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Two small groups bent on the removal and relocation of 14 LGBTQ+ books have turned working at the Alpena Public Library in northern Michigan a living hell–and now, two of those book banners have been appointed to that library's board.
bookriot.com/alpena-publi...
bookriot.com/alpena-publi...
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"LOUDER THAN HUNGER is a deeply personal story that is told so very well." —@recitrachel.bsky.social www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
The 35 Best Middle Grade Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
It’s time to talk best Middle Grade of 2024. I have a lot of feelings about middle grade right now—and especially that in between space of Middle Grade and Young Adult (and between Middle Grade and Ea...
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January 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"LOUDER THAN HUNGER is a deeply personal story that is told so very well." —@recitrachel.bsky.social www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
My picks for the best MG I read that published in 2024:
In many ways this was a hard list to finalize, but also it was my easiest list to pick.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
In many ways this was a hard list to finalize, but also it was my easiest list to pick.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
The 35 Best Middle Grade Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
It’s time to talk best Middle Grade of 2024. I have a lot of feelings about middle grade right now—and especially that in between space of Middle Grade and Young Adult (and between Middle Grade and Ea...
www.recitrachel.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
My picks for the best MG I read that published in 2024:
In many ways this was a hard list to finalize, but also it was my easiest list to pick.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
In many ways this was a hard list to finalize, but also it was my easiest list to pick.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
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Love this! SO many good books. And thank you for spreading the word about MAID AND THE CROCODILE and THAT SELF-SAME METAL! ❤️
I rounded up what I think are the 75 Best YA Books of 2024*
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
The 75 Best Young Adult Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
Welcome to the second of four lists I’m doing chronicling my favorite books released in 2024. As a teen librarian, YA is the category I’ve read the most in, and this particular post covers about 30% o...
www.recitrachel.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Love this! SO many good books. And thank you for spreading the word about MAID AND THE CROCODILE and THAT SELF-SAME METAL! ❤️
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There’s so many good books on this list!!!!🥰
I rounded up what I think are the 75 Best YA Books of 2024*
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
The 75 Best Young Adult Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
Welcome to the second of four lists I’m doing chronicling my favorite books released in 2024. As a teen librarian, YA is the category I’ve read the most in, and this particular post covers about 30% o...
www.recitrachel.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
There’s so many good books on this list!!!!🥰
I rounded up what I think are the 75 Best YA Books of 2024*
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
The 75 Best Young Adult Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
Welcome to the second of four lists I’m doing chronicling my favorite books released in 2024. As a teen librarian, YA is the category I’ve read the most in, and this particular post covers about 30% o...
www.recitrachel.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I rounded up what I think are the 75 Best YA Books of 2024*
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
*75 books I REALLY loved of the 250 I read and I actually like/loved most of them or at least know who to recommend it to
It's the first of four posts from me chronicling my favorite books of the year! Here's 35 awesome picture books I loved that released in 2024.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
The 35 Best Picture Books of 2024 — Rec-It Rachel
Rec-It Rachel picks her favorite picture books of 2024 which include previous Caldecott honorees, many large cats, and a lost stick.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:33 PM
It's the first of four posts from me chronicling my favorite books of the year! Here's 35 awesome picture books I loved that released in 2024.
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
www.recitrachel.com/blog/2024-be...
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Whenever You’re Ready was named one of the 15 best books of 2024 in Reader’s Digest!! www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
I Read 400 Books This Year, and These Are the 15 Best Books of 2024
From a retold classic to a tale of magical Timbuktu, the best books of 2024 will introduce you to worlds known and unknown.
www.rd.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Whenever You’re Ready was named one of the 15 best books of 2024 in Reader’s Digest!! www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
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this is so great -- the lovely @recitrachel.bsky.social gave her list of the 15 best books of 2024, and When Among Crows is one of them!
A list that also wisely includes @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social 's most recent (and fabulous) book.
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
A list that also wisely includes @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social 's most recent (and fabulous) book.
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
I Read 400 Books This Year, and These Are the 15 Best Books of 2024
From a retold classic to a tale of magical Timbuktu, the best books of 2024 will introduce you to worlds known and unknown.
www.rd.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:07 PM
this is so great -- the lovely @recitrachel.bsky.social gave her list of the 15 best books of 2024, and When Among Crows is one of them!
A list that also wisely includes @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social 's most recent (and fabulous) book.
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
A list that also wisely includes @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social 's most recent (and fabulous) book.
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
Oh hey--I talked about what I think are the 15 Best Books of the Year for Readers Digest!
And if you think this isn't enough, trust that my personal blog will have a LOT more recommendations very soon :)
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
And if you think this isn't enough, trust that my personal blog will have a LOT more recommendations very soon :)
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
I Read 400 Books This Year, and These Are the 15 Best Books of 2024
From a retold classic to a tale of magical Timbuktu, the best books of 2024 will introduce you to worlds known and unknown.
www.rd.com
December 4, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Oh hey--I talked about what I think are the 15 Best Books of the Year for Readers Digest!
And if you think this isn't enough, trust that my personal blog will have a LOT more recommendations very soon :)
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
And if you think this isn't enough, trust that my personal blog will have a LOT more recommendations very soon :)
www.rd.com/list/best-bo...
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Read Rec Rachel: YA Books for Your Favorite Recent Blockbuster Movie Characters (Wicked / Moana 2 / Gladiator II)
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
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Read Rec Rachel: YA Books for Your Favorite Recent Blockbuster Movie Characters (Wicked / Moana 2 / Gladiator II)
It was a huge week in the movie world this Thanksgiving, as Wicked and Gladiator II continued their streaks and Moana 2 premiered to huge numbers. So I thought, while listening once again to the Wicke...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Read Rec Rachel: YA Books for Your Favorite Recent Blockbuster Movie Characters (Wicked / Moana 2 / Gladiator II)
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
Wondering what YA to check out after watching Wicked, Moana 2, and/or Gladiator II?
Someone you know may have a list for that
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
Someone you know may have a list for that
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
Read Rec Rachel: YA Books for Your Favorite Recent Blockbuster Movie Characters (Wicked / Moana 2 / Gladiator II)
It was a huge week in the movie world this Thanksgiving, as Wicked and Gladiator II continued their streaks and Moana 2 premiered to huge numbers. So I thought, while listening once again to the Wicke...
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Wondering what YA to check out after watching Wicked, Moana 2, and/or Gladiator II?
Someone you know may have a list for that
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
Someone you know may have a list for that
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/02/r...
November 17, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Like 16 times genuinely im so excited
The highlight of @yallfest.bsky.social so far was getting to hug @recitrachel.bsky.social after all these years.
November 16, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Like 16 times genuinely im so excited