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CWYL Wins The Walden Award

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The Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, presented annually by ALAN, is an award in the United States for a book that exemplifies literary excellence, widespread appeal, and a positive approach to life in young adult literature. Named for Amelia Elizabeth Walden … Continue reading →

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The Unflinching Honesty in Elizabeth Acevedo’s ‘Clap When You Land’

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By Edwin De La Cruz Listen to Liz and Edwin De La Cruz discuss Clap When You Land, how to heal and forgive, and the lyrical, auditory aspects of writing in verse.  You can find the full audio and transcript here.

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UNA PÁGINA A LA VEZ – SOBRE NOVELA EN VERSOS

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Publicado por Angela Suazo

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88 Cups of Tea Interview w/ Elizabeth Acevedo

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Listen to Liz discuss the importance of routine, maintaining balance, forgiveness, and more in her interview with 88 Cups of Tea. You can find the transcript and the full site here. 

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With the Fire on High wins Audie Award!

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Elizabeth Acevedo wins an Audie Award for Best Narration by an Author for With the Fire on High. This is Liz’s 4th nomination & 1st win. See a full list of winners here

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