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Crystal Maldonado First Chapter Friday
Crystal Maldonado reads the first chapter of her book, “No Filter and Other Lies.” When 17-year-old Kat Sanchez uses photos of a friend to create a fake Instagram account and her posts go viral, her entire world comes crashing down on her.
21:56
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Coe Booth First Chapter Friday
Coe Booth reads the first chapter of “Caprice,” an astonishing middle grade novel about a girl overcoming the secrets and abuse of her past.
13:45
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Tae Keller First Chapter Friday
Newbery Award winning author Tae Keller reads the first chapter of “Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone,” a gripping, emotional new middle grade story about a girl who is alienated by her friends for believing in aliens.
11:49
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Candace Fleming First Chapter Friday
Candace Fleming reads the first chapter of “Murder Among Friends.” How did two teenagers brutally murder an innocent child and why? Written by a prolific master of narrative nonfiction, this is a compulsively readable true crime story.
7:24
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Joanna Ho First Chapter Friday
Joanna Ho reads the first chapter of “The Silence that Binds Us” – an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.
11:15
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Claribel Ortega First Chapter Friday
Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon Ceremony are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches.
23:03
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Kelly Yang First Chapter Friday
When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, 10-year-old Knox Wei-Evans’ mom makes the decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move.
7:23
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Marie Arnold First Chapter Friday
This video contains language that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Marie Arnold reads the first chapter of her book “I Rise” a powerful novel about racism and social justice.
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Elana K. Arnold First Chapter Friday
Elana K. Arnold reads the first chapter of her book “Just Harriet.” From the award-winning author of “A Boy Called Bat” comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.
7:41
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Leslie Connor First Chapter Friday
Leslie Connor reads the first part of her book “Anybody Here Seen Frenchie?” A big-hearted, beautiful, and funny novel told from multiple viewpoints about neurodiversity, friendship, and community.
12:20
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Ruta Sepetys First Chapter Friday
Ruta Sepetys reads the first chapter of “I Must Betray You.” Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but Romanians aren't free to dream; they are bound by rules and force.
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Lisa Yee First Chapter Friday
Lisa Yee reads the first chapter of her book “Maizy Chen’s Last Chance.” Packed with surprises, heart, and stories within stories, this irresistible novel from an award-winning author celebrates food, fortune, and family.
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