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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – On Aug. 23, 1987, 26-year-old Selonia Reed was found dead in the parking lot of a gas station in Hammond, Louisiana. Nearly 40 years after her death, on Jan. 30, 2023, her husband Reginald Reed was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. But that’s far from the entire story. […]
Check out the latest newsletter featuring our award-winning authors and industry news. This issue features upcoming book releases, recent media coverage and much more! Read the February 2024 newsletter here!
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Max Bowen, a podcast/radio host, public […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. The New York Times Modern Love section featured an excerpt from Anna Monardo’s new book. Yecenia Currie was featured on the podcast It’s All About Food. Bookshop at the End […]
When I first moved to New Orleans I was fresh out of college and fumbling my way through becoming a special education teacher. I knew I wanted to do right by my students and that meant leaning in and learning more than I ever could have imagined about disability, more specifically, disability justice. I turned […]
“In ‘Raging Fire of Love,’ Dr. Kelly James Clark delves into the teachings of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and concludes that kindness and compassion lie at the heart of them all.” –His Holiness, the Dalai Lama GRAND RAPIDS, MI–In his accessible and inspirational collection of religious insights, “Raging Fire of Love” (May 14, 2024), acclaimed […]
Dune: Part Two is here! It’s time for Timmy C. and Zendaya to throw on their billowing robes and head back to the sands of Arrakis for more epic adventures. I was surprised that the first installment made such an impression on me – it’s so hard to get epic SFF books right, but I […]
Calling all children’s book authors! Are you considering making an educator guide for your book? Keep reading to find out if it’s a good fit for you. What are educator guides? Educator guides are resources that help teachers adapt literary materials for classroom use. These guides are typically tailored for the class’s age group and […]
Mental health expert uses profession to craft uplifting coming-of-age story Fremont, CA – In her debut novel, All I Know (Buckberg Mountain Books, June 11, 2024), Holly C. LaBarbera deftly tells the story of a young woman who overcomes childhood trauma and tragedy to try and build a life with the boy she’s always loved. […]
Enthralling with lush worldbuilding, slow-burn romance in magical cacotopia SPRING BRANCH, TX – Readers will be captivated by this spellbinding YA fantasy debut with a poignant message of hope and resilience. “The Last Refuge” by Christina Bacilieri (Crescent Ink Publishing, LLC, November 14, 2023) is the gripping first novel in the Stealing Sanctuary trilogy, weaving […]
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