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Tracy's avatar

I’m so sorry for the truly awful way that you were treated this week! I hope you get some spectacularly satisfying and wonderful interactions soon to balance the scales a little bit.

Thank you for the recommendations. May I add to the list, for kids who are really into magical schools, The Marvellers, Amari and the Night Brothers, and Witchlings? They’re all ongoing middle-grade series with rich worldbuilding by PoC authors whose characters have real depth. (I’m certain these were all on your radar already, I just try to signal-boost them whenever anyone mentions alternatives to Harry Potter.)

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Hayley DeRoche's avatar

Yes! Claribel Ortega and I are longtime mutuals! (She's the author Witchlings!)

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Tracy's avatar

I just discovered her Tiktok after Don Martin mentioned itβ€”she’s a delight! Which isn’t surprising because her books are, too.

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E.A. Noble's avatar

Love someone who cares about libraries as much as I do. Full supporter! Thanks for the shout out!

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Hayley DeRoche's avatar

Thank you for the app tip!

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Lisa Maguire's avatar

β€œNot all men, yet somehow always a man.” Sorry you had to deal with this but you did make me laugh out loud.

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Portia Elan's avatar

I'm sorry for the list, and that it's non-exhaustive!

I just found out there's a "peaceful protest rally" planned for the upcoming Pride Loteria at my library, so I just ordered a trio of shirts from your shop (they probably won't arrive in time to wear to the event, but that's ok -- it will be good to keep Pride going all year long!). Thank you for designing such awesome shirts!

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Ash's avatar

Just so you know, the links at the bottom aren’t working (for me, anyway). The upper one worked though. Those shirts may be irresistible…

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Hayley DeRoche's avatar

Thank you! I cannot figure out what on earth is going on with that, but I've replaced the links and they seem to be working now.

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Holly P's avatar

Glorious

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Are We There Yet?'s avatar

Fascinating that all the weirdo experiences you had were with menβ€¦πŸ€”. Because of course they were. πŸ™„

Love the recs, my kids are into some of those too. My oldest (12) has been getting into more horror type stuff lately and was eyeing the Freddie’s graphic novels the other day. I’m guessing that will be requested on our next visit.

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Jill's avatar

I overheard a woman in my public library berating our entire town to the librarian at the circ desk because she couldn't find anyone to drive her 45 minutes to retrieve the CORPSE OF HER DOG from the vet. This is while he (the librarian) was trying to help this woman find a taxi or Uber.

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