Against a bookshelf background a quote reads: "Children need to see stories of immigrants. ~Livia Blackburne" On the left is a photo of Livia Blackburn in a green and white patterned shirt. On the right is “Learn More” with an arrow to swipe right. At the bottom is “Read More” with an arrow pointing to: www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-livia-blackburne
Against a bookshelf background the title reads: "Praise for Bing’s Cherries." On the left is a photo of the cover of Livia Blackburne’s book BING’S CHERRIES. On the right are 3 reviews. The top review from School Library Journal says: “A beautifully told and authentically grounded tale.” The middle review from Kirkus says: “A poignant origin story.” The bottom review from The Bulletin says: “Unique Chinese American tall tale.” At the bottom is “Read More” with an arrow pointing to: “www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-livia-blackburne”
Against a bookshelf background the title reads: "Praise for I Dream of Popo." On the right is a photo of the cover of Livia Blackburne’s book I DREAM OF POPO. On the right are 3 Starred reviews. The top review from Publishers Weekly says: “A richly nuanced narrative that illuminates the interstices of one family’s diasporic experience.” The middle review from Booklist says: “This modern tale beautifully explores what it’s like for a child to move across the globe and the toll that family separations can take.” The bottom review from Kirkus says: “Readers will connect with this visual story on various levels or learn something new; possibly both.” At the bottom is “Read More” with an arrow pointing to: “www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-livia-blackburne”
Against a bookshelf background the title reads: "Praise for Clementine & Danny Save the World (and Each Other)." On the right is a photo of the cover of Livia Blackburne’s book CLEMENTINE AND DANNY SAVE THE WORLD (AND EACH OTHER). On the right are 2 reviews. The top review from Kirkus says: “A charming rom-com with community at its heart.” The bottom review from Publishers Weekly says: “Enemies-to-lovers rom-com that tackles serious issues regarding gentrification and community.” At the bottom is “Read More” with an arrow pointing to: “www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-livia-blackburne”
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![Against a background that resembles a spiral-bound notebook, the title reads: “Coming of Age Books.” Below that, a quote reads: "I truly believe that cherished fiction books can function as a part of the support net that helps young readers feel seen, understood, and accompanied after hard things happen. ~Alder Van Otterloo" Beside the quote is a photo of Alder. To the center left is the cover of Alder’s book, THE BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING ELSE. Around the right of the book cover are arrows from descriptions that read: “This striking novel unflinchingly covers dark themes while threading hope through Sparrow’s queer coming-of-age journey. ~The Bulletin,” “[A] moving tale of growing into yourself. ~Booklist,” and “An empowering identity story about standing your ground and not being afraid to speak your truth. ~School Library Journal.” All over the page are doodles, including stars lines, and a heart. At the bottom is “Exclusive Interview” with an arrow pointing to: https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/interview-alder-van-otterloo](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:k2mhubwq7pytepi5jhanjkto/bafkreieyicbg35z7o5ofnoplyzeuxsoujnuzymh45rewfabln7nyeus6ga)
