President and Publisher of Dutton Books for Young Readers (@DuttonYR) at Penguin Random House. Opinions (of which I have many, mostly about my commute) my own.
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Gen X pro-tip, (almost) teenagers evidently don’t think it’s a compliment when you tell them their overalls are cute and they look like an extra from the “Come On Eileen” video.
Popping up from Twitter hibernation to say hello because it’s my TWENTIETH Penguin anniversary. How did that even happen?
(I could really use a nap. Really really.)
Some very special new book news to share today. Coming May 18, 2021.
Hi, it's John. The Anthropocene Reviewed book (!!!!!) is now available for preorder. (There will also be an audiobook, read by me.) The book contains expanded reviews from the podcast, and several new reviews. I am very nervous/excited. I hope you like it. penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
Exciting news about MATCHED! How did ten years pass in a blink? Congrats @allycondie!
All right, MATCHED fans. Here you go!!! And keep reading. There’s more than one surprise here...😬😘culturess.com/2020/08/13/mat…
So so so full of joy for @AS_King and @andrewkarre. We’re full of love for you here in Philadelphia!! @MichaelBourret
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The Michael L. Printz Award goes to ‘Dig’ by A.S. King #ALAyma
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This may be the most intuitive and engrossing review of anything I ever did. And it makes me very proud.
Denial is a form of power, a means of maintaining the invisibility and normativity of whiteness.
@katcapshaw of @UConn explores a new #YA novel that emphasizes white characters’ complicity in privilege and racism. buff.ly/2CHubpv
I just pounded repeatedly on the light switch in my office, increasingly worried about why the lights wouldn't turn on. Was hitting "off." It's going to be a long day.
I’m too well acquainted with the after-hours routines of 1745 Broadway.
Unfortunately, these never involve snacks.
As adorable as I find myself for being fetishy about the just-right editing pen, it's a real pain when the ink is starting to run dry...
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Minnesota artist's novel about queer black teens is one of fall's hottest books. strib.mn/2ZESxxZ
If it wasn’t going to happen today, the best parking spot at the train station was never to be mine. Still, so close. And woot 4:54!
In related news, I’ve hit an all-new low on life goals.
“We’ve been wondering who would order ONE purple folder.” - cashier at the Staples next to my office who has been spared the 2019-20 5th grade classroom supplies list.
