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Cecil Castellucci

Cecil Castellucci is the author of books and graphic novels for young adults. Her books have been on various American Library Association lists, and have been selected for New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, Bank Street Books, Junior Library Guild, and the Amelia Bloomer lists. She is the YA editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books and the children's correspondence coordinator for The Rumpus, and is a two-time MacDowell Fellow. A huge Star Wars fan, in 1999 Cecil waited for six weeks in a tent on Hollywood Boulevard for Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace. You can see her in the documentary Starwoids, which followed the fans' wait.

Books

Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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