Category: Spotlight

Spotlight! Let’s shine a light on specific authors, works, or other important issues relating to reading/books.

An illustration of what a chosen family might look like.

The Family You Choose: Found Family in Queer Narratives

Sage Elliott, 1 April 20258 August 2026

This month, I’m focusing on books about chosen families by LGBTQIA+ authors. Why is this important, you ask? I attempt to explain here.

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photo of a group of people with fists in the air.

Is Reading Political?

Sage Elliott, 21 January 20255 August 2026

Is reading political? The obvious answer is “yes!” but let’s dive a bit deeper.

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A group of tween girls looking at camera.

Revisiting The Baby-Sitter’s Club

Sage Elliott, 13 February 20244 August 2026

The Babysitter’s Club is a middle-grade series about a group of tweens who start a club. Let’s talk about two of the lessons we can glean from the series.