#IMWAYR: Quick update!

I'm running too short on time to put a post together with proper formatting, but I did have three things to share! The first is that I am re-reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, for a book club I participate in. It is still one of my absolute favorite books of all time—it makes me feel seen in a way few books (or frankly, few situations at all) do.

The second thing is that I am working on scheduling the next Kidlit Lovers' Meetup in August, after a wonderful meetup this past Wednesday, and I need your help! If you'd be interested in attending, please fill out this survey by Tuesday night so I can choose a date and time that works for as many people as possible. I would really appreciate your input! And if you're not familiar with what these events actually are, click here.

The third thing is that I set a goal of reading four graphic novels in August, and I've already picked the books. So if all goes well, I'll have a more consistent set of reviews for you all soon enough!

That's all for now—y'all have a wonderful week!

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  1. Elisabeth EllingtonJuly 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM

    I can't wait to see what books you're choosing. I just unpacked The Moth Keeper and also picked up The Deep Dark from the library this week, so I have a couple of options. Confession time: I never read Aristotle and Dante! It was always on my TBR and I just never got around to it! Of course that didn't stop me from recommending it to so many students, who all loved it. I left my copy with my classroom library that I gave to another teacher, but I'm going to look for it at the library when I go this week.

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  2. Lisa MaucioneJuly 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM

    I hope you enjoy all the graphic novels you picked for August and I look forward to reading your thoughts about them.

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  3. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction AddictionJuly 30, 2024 at 6:22 AM

    Glad to hear that your July meetup was a success! I'd love to join the next one, but my schedule is so random (and I don't know it ahead of time) that I can't say a specific date that works. But I will definitely join if I can!

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  4. Jane @ Raincity LibrarianJuly 30, 2024 at 12:17 PM

    Oooh yes, I need all the graphic novels recommendations please and thank you, my young readers cannot get enough.

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  5. Helen's Book BlogJuly 31, 2024 at 3:07 PM

    Up until a few months ago I would choose the books I'd read at the beginning of each month, put them on my coffee table, and work my way through them. I'd make sure I had a book in each genre that I like. Somehow that has fallen apart lately. I think I need to go back to it.

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