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Abigail Clarkin

Abigail can often be found holding a book in one hand and an ice cream cone in the other. When she is not devouring stories (or dessert), Abigail trains for marathons and writes poetry about growing up with eight brothers and sisters. She enjoys working in marketing for a real estate developer and creating Instagram content for fun (@marathonandmunch) about all the tasty eats found in Providence, RI.

11 Ideas To Tackle As 2021 Reading Goals

With the new year on the horizon, here are a host of great ideas for creating your list of 2021 reading goals.

5 YA Books About Teens Who Travel (When You Cannot)

Travel vicariously through these transportive YA books about teens who travel, including A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey.

Hydrogen Peroxide, Lollipops, and Toilet Paper: Check Out Pandemic Library Take-Home Kits

How six libraries have adapted services to reach patrons during COVID-19.

6 of the Best Friendships in YA Fantasy

Rapid fire banter, relationship dynamics, who doesn't love exploring a fictional friendship? Find a few friendships in YA fantasy.

8 2020 YA Releases with BIPOC Facing Down the World From the Cover

These 2020 YA books featuring BIPOC on the cover are giving us covers as breathtaking as the stories inside. Check out Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson and more!

5 Poetry Collections As History Lessons

These collections of poetry aren't just transformative, but informative; one reader shares history lessons learned in collections like Don't Let Me Be Lonely by Claudia Rankine.

Searching for Little Free Libraries As a Way to Say Goodbye

A reader on saying goodbye not only to the books she can't bring on the next phase of her journey, but to her roomie, her sister.

Quiz: Create Your Dream Magical World and Find Your Next Great YA Book About Immigrants

Create the magical world of your dreams with this quiz and find a fantastic YA book about immigrants.

Friday Fund Day: Drop Some Dollars and Help Some Classrooms

If you can spare a few dollars to help out needy classrooms, we've got a couple worthy projects for you to consider.

Quiz: What YA Mythological Tale Should You Read Next?

These age-old tales from all over the world have been given a new spin. Take the quiz to find out what YA mythological book you should read next.