Lots of links I’ve been saving:

• If we ever need books that inspire social change, it’s now.
• March: Book Three makes National Book Award history.
• Take your own walking tour of New York Jewish literary history.
• Don’t rush the revision. And maybe keep some of these revision questions in mind.
• Teen Vogue is doing some awesome work, including their new book club!
• The Healthy Library Initiative sounds like a fascinating and potentially life-saving program.
• Emma Watson shares some books.
• On the problem of the hero’s journey and marginalization in trans YA books.
• Because we can never forget.
• I definitely need this audio version of Anne of Green Gables.
• An old post by Jacqueline Woodson, but ever as important, about who can tell particular stories.
• The business behind opening a bookstore.
• Love this list of realistic middle grade novels.
• What to ask before signing with a small press.
• I continue to be psyched for the Series of Unfortunate Events TV series.
• How to put together a writer’s mission statement.
• Because lots of teens don’t fall in love.
• How to make your title work for you.
• The delightful Betsy Devany is hosting a blog series about childhood loveys in honor of her adorable picture book, Lucy’s Lovey, and this week I’m sharing my story of Pillows #1 and #2!
• And in case you need some podcast-y distraction for the end of the year, check out all 11 episodes of Crossover Appeal. Looking forward to lots more in 2017!