Tag: Rainbow Rowell
Thinking for myself; one reviewers thoughts on a few challenged books
Celebrate Banned Books Week by thinking for yourself! Here are a few reviews by Laynie Bynum.
Happy Birthday, Rainbow Rowell!
Do you ever feel that deep-down sense of comfort that comes from just knowing that you’re in a role that is right for you? For some, it might be their role as a parent; for others, it might be kicking butt and taking names at their job. For Rainbow Rowell, it’s her role as a writer. Rowell, author of several Young Adult (YA) and adult books, including the award winning novel Eleanor & Park, does not pin point one experience or time when she knew she wanted to write; she simply describes herself as having “always been a writer.”
Spotlight on Censorship: ‘Eleanor and Park’
Published in 2013, ‘Eleanor & Park’ is a young adult novel of first love, acceptance, and self-image. For the first time, this New York Times bestseller is listed on ALA’s Top Ten Challenged Books list, clocking in at No. 10.